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You may not think hanging clothes to dry outside would be a controversial topic, but you’d be wrong. A new law taking effect in January will allow Californians to have clotheslines in backyards.

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Recycling Christmas Trees Is Easy

December 29, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Most cities and counties have free recycling services for Christmas trees, including the City of Sacramento

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Succulents Optimal For Sacramento Gardens

December 28, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

If you're looking to keep your garden green through the winter some plants will do it better than others. A type of plant known as a succulent is ideal for this climate. Succulents can weather cooler temps in the winter and hot days in the summer.

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California Snowpack Above Average For This Time Of Year

December 24, 2015

(AP) - California water managers say the Sierra Nevada has an above-average snowpack for this time of year, yet it's not enough to make a dent in California's stubborn drought.

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Scientists Rescue Salmon Near Sacramento

December 23, 2015 | Katie Orr

Scientists with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are rescuing Chinook salmon that took a wrong turn.

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California Ahead Of Curve As Clean Power Plan Takes Effect

December 22, 2015

New rules taking effect mandate that all states meet new goals for cutting carbon emissions. California is on track to surpass its target.

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New Laws Open New Paths To Electric Bikes and Skateboards

December 22, 2015 | Ben Bradford

Electric bike and skateboard riders will have new access to California roads in 2016, as well as new requirements.

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California Regulators Could Loosen Water Conservation Mandate

December 21, 2015 | Ben Adler

Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration is signaling it’s ready to relax the state’s 25 percent urban water conservation mandate – at least a little bit – as the state enters its fifth year of drought.

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