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(AP) - U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein say they will seek federal review of an ongoing leak of natural gas from a utility's underground storage site that has forced thousands of people to leave nearby Los Angeles neighborhoods.

California Counts

Why Don't More Californians Vote?

January 29, 2016

California public media are asking why some people don't cast their ballots and how they're engaged in their communities.

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State Government

Capitol Round-Up: Cannabis Fix, First Gas Leak Bill, Diapers

January 28, 2016 | Ben Bradford

The state Senate and Assembly sent their first bill to Governor Jerry Brown.

Environment

California Regulators Approve New Costs For Solar Customers

January 28, 2016 | Amy Quinton

A program that financially compensates owners of rooftop solar energy systems will continue in California, but new solar customers will face increased fees.

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State Government

Next Phase For CFA, CSU Contract Negotiations

January 28, 2016 | Ed Joyce

The next phase of salary negotiations between the California State University system and the California Faculty Association is underway.

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State Government

Senate To Take Up Ban On New Gas At Aliso Canyon

January 28, 2016

(AP) - A state senator plans to try to rush through a bill putting a moratorium on injections of natural gas into a leaking Aliso Canyon storage facility.

Environment

‘Modest Dents’ In Long-Term California Drought

January 28, 2016 | Ed Joyce

The U.S. Drought Monitor released January 28 says "slow and steady recovery" has reduced drought in California, with the trend "going in the right direction."

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State Government

Brown Backs Overhaul Of California's Sentencing System

January 27, 2016 | Ben Adler

California voters will likely be asked this fall to overhaul the state’s criminal justice sentencing system. On Wednesday, Gov. Jerry Brown announced he’ll do “whatever it takes” to pass the ballot measure.

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