Mark Gold

California Natural Resources Agency

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Deputy Secretary for Ocean and Coastal Policy, California Natural Resources Agency.

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Los Angeles lost a poet and a pioneer on Tuesday. Lewis MacAdams died from complications related to Parkinson’s disease.

A tribute to Lewis MacAdams, the poet whose mission was to restore the LA River

Los Angeles lost a poet and a pioneer on Tuesday. Lewis MacAdams died from complications related to Parkinson’s disease.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

This week, federal scientists confirmed that last year was the Earth’s warmest on record.

Without Washington, cities look to cool off as the planet warms

This week, federal scientists confirmed that last year was the Earth’s warmest on record.

from The Mixer

The fate of a large piece of undeveloped land along California’s coastline will be decided Wednesday .

Coastal Commission to decide on massive OC development

The fate of a large piece of undeveloped land along California’s coastline will be decided Wednesday .

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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LA resident Josh Morgerman, star of the TV show “Hurricane Man,” built a second home in Mississippi to see powerful storms up-close.

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A breeding program and wildlife corridor are helping boost the population of the Palos Verdes blue butterfly, one of the rarest butterflies in the world.

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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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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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Inglewood school officials blame closures on declining student enrollment and aging facilities. But distraught community members suspect financial motives.

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SoCal Democrats anxious to help win the presidential election for Kamala Harris are road-tripping to swing states where they can make a bigger impact.

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