51 h. ago California’s next governor isn’t likely to push reparations effort forward

California’s next governor isn’t likely to push reparations effort forward  sfchronicle.com

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1 week ago A federal judge dismisses the DOJ's effort to get voter data from California

The Trump administration has been dealt its first legal setback in its unprecedented effort to consolidate voter data traditionally held by states.

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2 w. ago Governor Newsom announces funding for construction workforce training program to help support Los Angeles recovery efforts

Governor Newsom announces funding for construction workforce training program to help support Los Angeles recovery efforts  California State Portal | CA.gov

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2 w. ago Very little plastic being recycled in California as state efforts falter

Very little plastic being recycled in California as state efforts falter  Los Angeles Times

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3 w. ago California Secretary of Labor highlights worker safety efforts during Los Angeles wildfire recovery

California Secretary of Labor highlights worker safety efforts during Los Angeles wildfire recovery  Labor & Workforce Development Agency (.gov)

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3 w. ago California fire victims say slow insurance payouts have stalled efforts to rebuild

California fire victims say they're struggling to rebuild because insurance payouts have been slow or insufficient. Some lawmakers say home insurance is failing those facing climate change.

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3 w. ago LA mayor calls wildfire fire response one of the 'fastest' rebuilding efforts in California history

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass claimed Palisades fire recovery efforts in 2025 were among California's fastest despite months of criticism for slow reconstruction.

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3 w. ago One year after LA fires: California deploys firefighting resources and advanced technology, accelerates prevention efforts

One year after LA fires: California deploys firefighting resources and advanced technology, accelerates prevention efforts  California State Portal | CA.gov

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3 w. ago One year after Los Angeles firestorms, California continues all

One year after Los Angeles firestorms, California continues all-of-government community recovery efforts  California State Portal | CA.gov

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3 w. ago Sustainable design of geosynthetics and roof underlayments made from recyclates

Is it possible to recover plastic recyclates from previously unused waste streams in order to produce high-quality fibers and films? How can bio-based polymer fibers be manufactured so as to allow adjustable biodegradability? These are the questions being addressed by researchers from the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Economy CCPE in the Zirk-Tex project. As an alternative to mechanical processes, they are jointly developing innovative recycling methods for the production of sustainable roof underlayments and geosynthetics. This involves the analysis of the entire value chain at pilot scale.

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3 w. ago California study has lessons for efforts to protect workers from excessive heat

A new study finds that California's rules protecting workers from excessive heat likely save dozens of lives every year. This comes as the federal government considers national heat-protection rules.

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4 w. ago Bear remains under California home after weeks of failed removal attempts

Bear trap in Altadena accidentally catches wrong animal as 550-pound black bear continues living under California home despite month-long removal efforts.

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4 w. ago 3 hikers found dead during search and rescue effort in California, authorities say

The recovery effort for the three deceased hikers is underway, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said on Tuesday.

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