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TransportationA commuter train that emits only water vapor will start carrying SoCal passengers in early 2025. State officials have already ordered 10 more.
Navigating the deadly maze of the prison industrial complex
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Rainy winters and sewage are worsening CA beach water quality
EnvironmentNonprofit Heal the Bay is out with its annual report card on water quality at CA beaches. It found that rainy winters may be making the ocean more toxic.
13 edible SoCal wildflowers and what you need to know about them
Food & DrinkEnjoy this guide to edible wildflowers (with recipes!) in Southern California.
OC residents look for cheaper housing, but where?
Orange CountyMore 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 .
Community catalogs wildlife to change borderland reputation
AnimalsVolunteers spent days cataloging the wildlife around the U.S. southern border during the annual Border BioBlitz to establish the region as a biodiversity hotspot.
Offshore wind: California doubles down on climate plan
EnvironmentThe California Energy Commission unanimously adopted a strategic plan to build the state’s offshore wind industry. Much of that will happen at the Port of Long Beach.
Inglewood school closures stoke community fear and mistrust
EducationInglewood school officials blame closures on declining student enrollment and aging facilities. But distraught community members suspect financial motives.
Will lowest-paid CA workers get a raise? Voters to decide
Business & EconomyVoters 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.