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California Cuts Subsidies For Rooftop Solar

State utility regulators have approved a controversial proposal that will change how future owners of rooftop solar systems will be compensated for the excess power they produce that’s fed into the g…

Published on 3 years ago

Central California Now Has Its First Holocaust Memorial

Bakersfield is now home to the Central Valley’s first Holocaust Memorial. The tranquil garden is a monument against hate and rising anti-Semitism. 

Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR 

Study after study show…

Published on 3 years ago

Solar Projects In California's Deserts Draw Concerns From Environmentalists

California’s desert lands have long been used for everything from mining to military training to rest and relaxation. Think Palm Springs. Now, the state’s deserts have a growing role in helping to cr…

Published on 3 years ago

Offshore Wind Projects Could Impact Whales That Migrate Off California's Coast

The recent sale of five leases off the coast of California for offshore wind turbine projects is seen as a victory for renewable energy advocates. But it’s also raising safety concerns about one of C…

Published on 3 years ago

Indigenous Tribes Want Their Voices Heard As Offshore Wind Projects Advance Off The Central Coast

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management just sold five leases for wind turbine projects off the coast of California. Three are located in Morro Bay off the Central Coast. Now, local indigenous tribes a…

Published on 3 years ago

ICE Plans To Stop Detaining Immigrants At Yuba County Jail

A Bay Area member of Congress says federal immigration authorities plan to end their contract with a Northern California county jail, the last public facility in the state to hold immigrants fighting…

Published on 3 years ago

Bill Would Ban Homeless Encampments Near Parks, Schools

A new bill introduced this week would make it illegal for unhoused residents in California to sit or sleep in certain public spaces. The proposal is already drawing ire from advocates, who say it doe…

Published on 3 years ago

New Law Ends Jaywalking Tickets When Streets Are Safe To Cross

If you've ever thought twice about jaywalking because of fear getting a ticket that will soon change. Starting on January 1, California's "Freedom to Walk Act" becomes law. It will prohibit police fr…

Published on 3 years ago

Governor Newsom Unveils Plan He Hopes Will Bring Lower Gas Prices

Sky-high gas prices this year prompted Governor Gavin Newsom to propose a new law limiting how much oil companies can charge at the pump. Newsom’s proposal would put a cap on how much companies can c…

Published on 3 years ago

Special Session To Tackle Possible Penalties For Oil Companies In Effort To Lower Gas Prices

Oil companies spent big in California’s election this year and for good reason: Governor Gavin Newsom is calling on lawmakers to take action to drive down gas prices in a state where drivers pay far …

Published on 3 years ago