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The rule stripping California of its power to police climate-warming car pollution is supposed to take effect Nov. 26. Still unknown is whether this affects 2021 vehicles or earlier editions — and what it means for California's commuters.

Environment

Don’t Feed Wild Turkeys In California. And No, City Residents, You Can’t Shoot Them.

November 27, 2019 | Ezra David Romero

Wild California turkeys can be pests in urban areas. Still, it's often not legal to hunt them in most areas.

State Government

California To Sue Trump Administration Over Proposed Water Rules Affecting San Joaquin Delta

November 21, 2019

California officials said Thursday they will sue the federal government over proposed rules managing the state’s scarce water, arguing its conclusions are not scientifically adequate and fall short of protecting species and the state’s interests.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

National Weather Service Weather Forecast And Ski Area Update

November 21, 2019

With fire weather behind us for now, a National Weather Service meteorologist updates the 7 to 10 day forecast and a staff member from Mt. Rose ski area in Nevada tells us how conditions are ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via AP, Pool, File

Environment

California Halts Fracking Permits In Oil Producer Crackdown

November 19, 2019

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is cracking down on oil producers by halting the approval of hundreds of fracking permits until independent scientists can review them.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

California’s Auto Emissions Battle Continues

November 19, 2019

Last Friday, California’s Department of General Services announced it won’t buy gas powered sedans. The state will also stop buying from any carmakers that haven't agreed to follow the state’s greenhouse gas pollution rules.

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