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California Governor Jerry Brown’s administration has released final environmental documents for a project it says will modernize the state’s water delivery system and have little to no impact on threatened fish species.

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Environment

California Ups Water Allocations As Drought Eases

December 21, 2016

(AP) — Water agencies that serve nearly two-thirds of Californians will get more water, thanks to rain that's helping ease a six-year drought.

Environment

Volkswagen To Pay California $66 Million More For Emissions Cheating

December 20, 2016 | Amy Quinton

Volkswagen will pay California an additional $66 million to settle another lawsuit about cars it designed to flout emissions standards.

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California Officials Sue Feds Over Offshore Fracking

December 19, 2016

(AP) — State Attorney General Kamala Harris and the California Coastal Commission have filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government's finding that fracking off the state's coast is environmentally safe.

Environment

Obama Signs Bill For Flint Water And The California Drought

December 16, 2016

(AP) - President Barack Obama has signed a bill authorizing water projects across the country, including $170 million to address lead in the drinking water in Flint, Michigan, and $558 million to provide relief to drought-stricken California.

Environment

Sacramento's Rivers See Highest Flows In A Decade

December 15, 2016 | Randol White

Rivers in the Sacramento area were reaching levels not seen in a decade on Thursday night.

State Government

Energy Regulators Authorize PG&E To Charge Electric Vehicles

December 15, 2016 | Ben Bradford

Facing stagnant demand for electricity, all three of California’s largest power companies are entering the business of building charging stations for electric vehicles.

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California Illegal Marijuana Grows Killing Wildlife, Damaging Environment

December 15, 2016 | Amy Quinton

Law enforcement agencies fear with California's legalization of recreational marijuana, the environmental damage from illegal marijuana grows will only get worse.

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