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The California Condor used to range from California to Florida and from Canada all the way down to Mexico. But last century, their population crashed. Now, there are more than 600 alive, but they aren't doing as well as scientists expect it. New research explains the mystery of why, despite many protections, the birds are still struggling.

Reporter: Danielle Venton, KQED

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who’s also a Republican candidate for governor, says the state’s attorney general is interfering in his department’s investigation of alleged irregularities in the 2025 special election to redraw California’s congressional districts.

Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR

California leaders want to increase investments in agriculture technology, but farmworker advocates say they’re worried about displacement.

Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR

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