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California Governor Jerry Brown has revised his plan to restore habitat in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, much to the dismay of environmental groups. The plan also includes design changes for the proposed twin tunnels that would carry water south.

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Environment

Gov. Brown Defends Cuts To Wetland Restoration Near Tunnels

April 30, 2015

(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown has defended newly unveiled plans that call for scaling back the amount of habitat restoration done while twin tunnels are built around California's freshwater delta.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

New Proposed Water Laws

April 30, 2015

As Mark Twain said, water is for fighting over. He should have said, it’s even worse during a drought. Amy Quinton will take us through the latest conservation rules proposed by the state and what they might mean for communities.

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Environment

California Cities Rank High On ‘Unhealthy Air’ Report

April 29, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The American Lung Association's annual air quality report said many California cities have some of the worst air pollution in the country.

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State Government

Brown Says More Must Be Done On Climate Change

April 29, 2015 | Katie Orr

California Governor Jerry Brown calls climate change a "slow-rolling crisis" that must be addressed. And he’s trying to get other governments to follow California's lead in reducing carbon emissions.

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California Touts Aggressive Plan To Reduce Greenhouse Gases

April 29, 2015

(AP) - California would aggressively reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 under an ambitious plan announced by Gov. Jerry Brown.

Environment

Water Agencies React to Brown Drought Legislation and Conservation Requirements

April 28, 2015 | Amy Quinton

California water agencies see a lot to like in Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed legislation that would allow increased fines for water wasters. But they’re criticizing a revised plan from water regulators to meet conservation requirements.

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State Government

New Brown Drought Proposals: Larger Penalties, Faster Environmental Reviews

April 28, 2015 | Ben Adler

California cities, counties and water agencies could fine water wasters up to $10,000 – without going through the court system – under a new proposal from Governor Jerry Brown.

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