Bikers — many of whom love their noisy combustion engines — say zero-emission motorcycles aren’t ready for long-distance rides. Motorcycles emit an “outsized portion” of smog-causing pollutants.
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California’s Yes Man: Meet the Democratic lawmaker who has never said ‘no’ to a bill
Assemblymember Mike Fong is the only California lawmaker who has never voted “no” on a piece of legislation.
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California’s plan to overhaul a key climate program — raising the cost of gas — ignites debate
In November, California’s state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel.
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How inflation concerns could doom California’s proposition to increase minimum wage
Opponents of Proposition 32 to increase the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour are running ads focused on the cost of living. Proponents are not reaching out to voters very much. And polls show declining support.
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California crime measure Prop 36 could increase deportations, advocates warn
The Proposition 36 ballot initiative would turn certain thefts and drug crimes into felonies, potentially helping expel some immigrants.
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The Earth’s colors are changing — and climate change could be partially to blame
Over the past few decades, many of the hues that people have come to expect in nature have been thrown out of whack or changed altogether. In some cases, climate change could be to blame, a growing body of research shows.
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California banned college legacy admissions. Will it change who gets in?
A new state law bans private colleges from considering an applicant’s ties to family members who are alumni or donors. California’s public universities don’t use legacy admissions.
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No one is fighting a proposition to ban forced labor in California prisons. Why it could still fail
Supporters of a proposition to ban forced labor in California prisons believe they have a strong message centered on rehabilitation. But as Election Day nears, polls show Prop 6 as a toss-up or trailing.
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California ballot measure promises ‘mass treatment’ for drug crimes. Can counties provide it?
Proposition 36 pledges to send more people convicted of drug possession to treatment instead of prison. Behavioral health directors say that’s easier said than done with workforce shortages across California.
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As solar booms in California desert, locals feel ‘overburdened’
The country’s largest area designated for solar energy, Desert Center shows how sprawls of photovoltaic panels affect communities. Even supporters of the energy transition can find dealing with the developments challenging.