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Inside the Vaccine War: Measles Outbreak Rekindles Debate on Autism, Parental Choice and Public Health
In recent years, a growing number of parents have opted not to have their children vaccinated, leading to an outbreak in California.
EPA Urged to Shut Down Hundreds of Oil Industry Wastewater Wells Threatening California Aquifers
Regulators investigating 532 wells over illegal dumping.
Unbought Slate Wins Against Democrats-for-Chevron
Richmond, California drew national attention this fall because one big corporation was so shameless in its open attempt to buy its municipal election.
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The War on Hen-Pecking
All states should follow Californiau2019s example and make egg producers treat laying hens better.
California Oil Officials Release Deeply Flawed Fracking Environmental Review
State regulators shrug off health, environmental risks after New York bans dangerous oil extraction method.
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California Releases Fracking Regulations Six Months Before Studies Are Complete
"California has essentially reversed the regulatory process when it comes to fracking," said Jackie Pomeroy, spokesperson for CAFrackFacts. "State regulators have finalized California's fracking rules a full six months …
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California: Waking Up Is Hard to Do
California remains emblematic of the American dream - and of how that has become a nightmare.
Granger Danger
Resistance to Big Agriculture's agenda is creating a rift between old and new members of the Grange, a US civic institution for farmers.
Western States Petroleum Association Spent $4 Million Lobbying This Summer
Besides fighting California's clean air laws, massive oil industry opposition resulted in the defeat of a bill to protect a marine protected area in Southern California from oil drilling.
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Bay Area Protesters Block Israeli Ship at Port of Oakland
The blockade was organized by the Block the Boat Coalition, with support from ILWU Local 10 members who respected the picket.