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Southern California air board rejected pollution rules after AI-generated flood of comments #California

Southern California air board rejected pollution rules after AI-generated flood of comments
The opposition appeared overwhelming: Tens of thousands of emails poured into Southern California's top air pollution authority as its board weighed a June proposal to phase out gas-powered appliances. But in reality, many of the messages that may have swayed the powerful regulatory agency to scrap the plan were generated by a platform that is powered by artificial intelligence.

Beautiful day for a protest #Pasadena #California #NoKings

Beautiful day for a protest #Pasadena #California #NoKings

"‘We’re harvesting the sun’: A huge solar project grows in California"
#US #USA #America #California

‘We’re harvesting the sun’: A huge solar project grows in California
A sweeping plan to build 21 gigawatts of solar plus batteries on 136,000 acres could be a lifeline for Central Valley farmers facing devastating water…

Methyl bromide pesticide still widely used in California, raising health concerns #California

Methyl bromide pesticide still widely used in California, raising health concerns
In a new study of the continuing use in California of the pesticide methyl bromide, a known developmental, neurologic and respiratory toxin, researchers from UCLA and UC Irvine found that the compound is still in widespread use across the state, from San Diego and Los Angeles counties northward through the Central Valley.

California man who served 38 years for murder he did not commit awarded $25m | California | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/24/california-maurice-hastings-settlement

It's official! This Sunday will be the last "leap forward" in BC!
As of next November, the Vancouver time zone in British Columbia, Canada will be referred to as "Pacific Time" and will be -7GMT permanently. (same as Yukon Territory which did this 2 years ago)
The presser was pretty cute actually. They had kids with little clocks, and they danced.
I would have preferred staying at Standard Time, but this will be ok too. It's interesting that Premier Eby made a point of (gently, as there were kids) insisting the delay of 6 years since the overwhelming survey response from British Columbians to eliminate the time change was due to waiting for the US West Coast states to do the same.
Now, BC has decided to push, and to lead by example.
#BCPoli #DST #PacificTime #TimeChange #California #Oregon #Yukon #WashingtonState

#California #DMV is about to exhaust its
#9ZZZ999
pattern for license plates
What pattern will replace it?

No ICE "warehouses" in #California! Contact Schiff & Padilla, Newsom, & ABAG (https://abag.ca.gov):
"ICE is terrorizing communities across this country--California should have no part in it but I…

California has plenty. So why do millions still struggle for food, water, and safety?
#california

Abundance | Basic Needs - Possibility Lab

No ICE "warehouses" in #California! Contact Schiff & Padilla, Newsom, & ABAG (https://abag.ca.gov):
"ICE is terrorizing communities across this country--California should have no part in it but I…

"March heat surges past 100 in California and Arizona, smashing records"
#US #USA #America #California

March heat surges past 100 in California and Arizona, smashing records
A burst of unusual March heat is hitting the United States this week and into next, busting previous monthly heat records by wide margins. While heat is most acutely felt by people exposed to it, graphics and charts convey the scale of this extreme event. Temperatures in the West remain far above what's typical for March, a sign the early season heat is not letting up. Compared with the average highs for March between 1991 and 2020, temperatures across some parts of Oklahoma, Nebraska, northern…

#linux #ageverification #california

FYI, data about ICE warehouses, including the proposed on in #Dublin #California: https://

FYI, data about ICE warehouses, including the proposed on in #Dublin #California: https://

"California water district plans up to 21 GW of solar on fallowed farmland"
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California water district plans up to 21 GW of solar on fallowed farmland
A California water district has adopted a long-term plan to develop up to 21 GW of solar generation on agricultural land fallowed due to water shortages.

"Sea otters are California’s climate heroes"
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Sea otters are California’s climate heroes 
From kelp forests to sea grass meadows, these charismatic predators are quietly holding parts of the coast together.

"Trump officials sue California cities over laws to restrict fossil fuels"
#US #USA #America #California <…

"California Company Launches Beer Made from Shower Water Using NASA-Grade Technology"
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California Company Launches Beer Made from Shower Water Using NASA-Grade Technology | Happy Eco News
Epic Cleantec launched the first commercial beer made from shower water, now available nationwide. The Shower Hour IPA and Laundry Club Kölsch use water purified through membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, and UV treatment. Buildings waste 15 percent of global drinking water, and Epic's technology demonstrates how advanced recycling systems can transform this discarded resource.

"California’s Plastic Bag Ban Strengthens Momentum for a Waste-Free Future"
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California’s Plastic Bag Ban Strengthens Momentum for a Waste-Free Future | Happy Eco News
California’s plastic bag ban highlights progress in reducing plastic waste as lawmakers consider phasing out thicker plastic bags and expanding the use of reusable alternatives. The policy influences national strategies and supports the preservation of cleaner oceans.