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Which Way, L.A.?

State Air Official Quits; Blames Governor’s Office For Interference

Governor Schwarzenegger has basked in international publicity over efforts to clean up the air and control greenhouse gases. But Catherine Witherspoon says that “this administration has lost its way on air quality and I no longer want to be a part of it.”

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Governor Schwarzenegger has basked in international publicity over efforts to clean up the air and control greenhouse gases. But Catherine Witherspoon says that “this administration has lost its way on air quality and I no longer want to be a part of it.” She has

    resigned as Executive Director of the

    Air Resources Board which has led the nation in dealing with air pollution.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Vanessa Romo

      LA School Report

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      Catherine Witherspoon

      Former Executive Director of the California Air Resources Board

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