California News

California Avocado Growers Resilience Amid Wildfires

News Summary Despite devastating wildfires in 2024 that damaged over 500 acres of avocado orchards in Ventura County, California avocado…

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California’s Film Industry Faces Severe Job Losses Amid Strikes

News Summary California's film and television industry is facing a drastic decline, with around 40,000 jobs lost in 2023 due…

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Community Opposes Proposed Lithium Battery Storage Plant in California

News Summary Residents in Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, and San Juan Capistrano are expressing strong opposition to a proposed lithium…

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California’s Underutilized Thermal Capacity and Renewable Energy Potential

News Summary California's significant underutilized thermal capacity represents a major opportunity to expand renewable energy generation. Currently operating at a…

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California Faces Gas Price Surge Amid Refinery Closures

News Summary California is on alert as two major oil refineries, the Valero Benicia and Phillips 66 refineries, prepare to…

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California Faces Potential Gas Crisis Amid Refinery Closures

News Summary California lawmakers are sounding alarms over potential gas prices surging due to the impending closures of two major…

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Six Flags Announces Major Layoffs in California Restructuring

News Summary Six Flags Entertainment Corp. has announced a significant reduction of its workforce, leading to 135 layoffs as part…

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California Faces Port Activity Decline Due to Tariff Policies

News Summary California's ports are experiencing significant traffic reductions linked to tariff policies, which have led to increased vessel cancellations…

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California Lawmakers Vote on Controversial Solar Bill AB 942

News Summary California lawmakers are set to vote on Assembly Bill 942, which proposes changes to the compensation structure for…

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California’s Gas Vehicle Ban Faces Congressional Opposition

News Summary California's initiative to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035 is threatened by a potential congressional…

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