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California state agencies have released a long-term plan for water conservation. The proposal makes permanent some emergency water conservation measures already in place to deal with the state’s drought.

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State Government

Congress Reaches Deal To Forgive Bonus Repayments For California National Guard Soldiers

November 30, 2016 | Chris Nichols

Thousands of California National Guard soldiers could benefit from a deal reached in Congress this week to forgive the repayment of improper reenlistment bonuses. A former state guardsman says, however, there are still unknowns in the deal.

Environment

Concerns Raised Over California's Plan To Provide More Water For Fish

November 29, 2016 | Amy Quinton

California regulators hear from residents and farmers concerned about a plan to provide more water for threatened fish in the San Joaquin River and its tributaries.

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State Government

Should California Cities Tax Netflix And Hulu Like Cable TV?

November 29, 2016 | Daniel Potter

Some California cities are contemplating a tax on online video services like Netflix and Hulu. There’s a big debate over how such taxes should be implemented – if at all.

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Reporter Tells Stories Of California Retirees Struggling With Pension

November 29, 2016

In our ongoing series on California’s Pension Crisis, we hear the stories of some retirees who argue the benefits aren’t excessive. Reporter Sam Harnett guides us through the tales of three California retirees.

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State Government

California Democrats Capture Legislative Supermajorities

November 28, 2016

(AP) - Democrats will have a supermajority in both chambers of the California Legislature next year after Republican Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang lost her bid for a seat in the Senate.

Environment

State Water Project To Deliver 20 Percent of Requested Water In California

November 28, 2016 | Amy Quinton

The State Water Project will deliver more water to California cities and farmland in 2017 than it did this year- at least initially.

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California Counts

No Evidence To Back Trump's Claim Of California Voter Fraud

November 28, 2016 | Ben Adler

California election officials are rejecting President-elect Donald Trump’s unfounded claim of “serious voter fraud” in the state.

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Political Junkie Weighs In On Voter Recounts, Death Of Fidel Castro

November 28, 2016

Political Junkie Ken Rudin talks about the impact of possible voter recounts in certain states and reflects on Cuba under a Fidel Castro leadership following his death.

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Mayor-Elect Michael Tubbs And The Future Of Stockton

November 28, 2016

Stockton Mayor-Elect Michael Tubbs made history as the city's first African-American mayor and also as one of the youngest mayors of a major city in the U.S. He talks about his journey leading up to his victory and vision for the city.

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