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#California Democrat politician and Governor hopeful Eric Swalwell listed as Exec Producer on West Virginia film where crew is striking and demanding #IATSE #union contract

Crew Strikes on Movie Produced by Sean Penn, Eric Swalwell
Workers walked off ‘The Gun on Second Street' in a bid to establish an IATSE union contract; Swalwell says he will ask to remove his name from the credits if "a fair outcome" is not achieved.

"Over 1,000 items stolen from California museum’s collection in early morning heist"
’Tis the Season? 🥷
#heist #museum #California

"California’s Plastic Bag Ban Strengthens Momentum for a Waste-Free Future"
#US #USA #America #California …

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.

Sen. Scott Wiener, proposes #California bond measure to take $23 billion to fund an in-state program to counter #GOP budget cuts and restore taxpayer funding for vital #scientific research programs in the state.
Devastating

Calif. leaders propose $23B plan to protect science research
A proposed 2026 ballot measure aims to offset federal funding cuts amid hundreds of canceled grants.

"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.

"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"
#US #USA #America #California

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 learns from its beaver reintroductions"
#US #USA #America #California

California learns from its beaver reintroductions
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Tásmam Koyóm, a high Sierra meadow in California, U.S. returned to the Mountain Maidu people in 2019, is once again wet where once it had been dry. Rivulets now snake through hip-high grasses and willow thickets, feeding a […]

"Exxon sues California over climate laws, alleging free speech violations"
#US #USA #America #California

#California #AttorneyGeneral unveils tool to report suspicious activities and law-breaking by rogue #DJT aligned #FederalAgents

"California's plastic bag phaseout nears, but leftover bags remain unregulated"
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California's plastic bag phaseout nears, but leftover bags remain unregulated
On Dec. 19, at the Target store on Riverside Boulevard, stacks of plastic bags sat prominently at checkout counters—the only visible option available for shoppers at both self-checkout kiosks and traditional lanes.

"Why plastic bags will be gone from California groceries by the end of 2025"
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Why plastic bags will be gone from California groceries by the end of 2025
"Paper or plastic?" Your days are numbered. The question that millions of shoppers have heard for years when they roll up to the checkout aisle at grocery stores will soon be a thing of the past.

"California has a new law to prevent big grid battery fires"
#US #USA #America #California

California has a new law to prevent big grid battery fires
The state enhanced battery safety rules in response to the Moss Landing fire. The industry is on board, hoping better standards will reassure the public.

#GavinNewsom wants you to come to #California and kill #swans, and has made it legal to shoot them without any license or permit.
A recent #CalMatters

"Statewide survey aims to put California’s fungi on the conservation map"
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Statewide survey aims to put California’s fungi on the conservation map
Getting to The Cedars, an ecological preserve in California’s Sonoma county, is a slog. Multiple rivers and creeks must be crossed, and it can be tough going on an often storm-destroyed road. But it’s home to a rich diversity of species found nowhere else on Earth that are uniquely adapted to serpentine soil, composed of […]