David Ferris

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The U.S. is shifting towards electric cars, and some gas stations are preparing now by building charging ports. But the transition is financially tough.

How will gas stations change as US moves toward electric vehicles?

The U.S. is shifting towards electric cars, and some gas stations are preparing now by building charging ports. But the transition is financially tough.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fires are raging in two of California’s national parks right now — Kings Canyon and Sequoia.

California’s oldest trees are going up in smoke. Climate change is threatening redwoods and sequoias

Fires are raging in two of California’s national parks right now — Kings Canyon and Sequoia.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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The late summer heat waves of Southern California are unpleasant for anyone. But for outdoor workers, they can be downright dangerous.

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The Line Fire has scorched The Keller Peak Fire Lookout Tower, which has been around for nearly 100 years, making it the oldest observatory in the Angeles National Forest.

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Warming ocean temperatures affect albacore tuna’s migratory patterns, and that’s made it more difficult for local fishermen to make a living catching them.

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Fast casual chicken joint Koo Koo Roo is back. The restaurant announced its return to the LA dining scene on Instagram on Tuesday.

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As climate change threatens water supplies, Orange County is exploring turning brackish ocean water (from a natural aquifer) into drinkable tap water.

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Four years after protesters called to defund the police, voters worried about crime are poised to toss out a reformer D.A. and pass a tough-on-crime bill.

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California could lead the nation with a bill that would open up on-campus jobs at public universities and colleges to the state’s 60,000 undocumented students.

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Voters will have the chance to raise the state minimum wage to $18 with Prop 32. Wages are usually a hot topic in the state, but campaign spending is low.

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More than a third of people living in Orange County are thinking about relocating somewhere else because of the high cost of living, according to a new UC Irvine poll .

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