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Cancer Research Saved This Berkeley Resident. Its Future May Depend on Trump
A new report reviews major advances in cancer research — and warns of the impact of federal funding cuts.
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Newsom Signs New Law to Clear Confusion Around Smoke Damage
The San Francisco skyline is illuminated in a burnt, orange smog during wildfire season.
These Bay Area Residents Have Had Balcony Solar for a Year. Here’s How It’s Going
What Will It Take for California to Meet Its 100% Green Energy Goal?
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Residents Near Chevron’s Richmond Refinery Face Higher Risk of Cancer, Air District Says
California Teens Don’t Want to Hide Behind Screens. They Want More Places to Belong
Shield Yourself From Wildfire Smoke: What You Need to Know
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These Animals May Sting You, Spray You With Stinky Fluid or Explode In Your Face
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Copycats! This Ant Is Surrounded By Imposters
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The San Francisco skyline is illuminated in a burnt, orange smog during wildfire season.

Newsom Signs New Law to Clear Confusion Around Smoke Damage

California sets nation’s first standards for smoke-damaged homes.

These Bay Area Residents Have Had Balcony Solar for a Year. Here’s How It’s Going

State legislators passed a bill to make plug-in solar simpler to install, and it’s on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. Here’s what Bay Area residents who already have it are saying.

What Will It Take for California to Meet Its 100% Green Energy Goal?

Where is California making real progress toward its green energy goal, and where is it falling short?

California Lawmakers Greenlight Solar Panels You Can Plug Into the Wall

Legislation to make it easy for Californians to install plug-in solar panels is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk.

These Animals May Sting You, Spray You With Stinky Fluid or Explode In Your Face

Residents Near Chevron’s Richmond Refinery Face Higher Risk of Cancer, Air District Says

People living close to the Chevron Refinery in Richmond face an elevated risk of developing cancer over a lifetime, according to a preliminary assessment the air regulator released Tuesday.

Could California’s 1 Million Electric Car Batteries Help Power the State’s Grid? 

PG&E is expanding a program that allows electric vehicle owners to sell energy back to the grid when demand — and the price consumers will get for it — are highest.
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