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How California’s bullet train went off the rails

How California’s bullet train went off the rails

America’s first experiment with high-speed rail has become a multi-billion-dollar nightmare. Political compromises created a project so expensive that almost no one knows how it can be built as originally envisioned.
California's oil future goes to court

California's oil future goes to court

The future of oil production in California could hinge on one court hearing this week in Bakersfield.

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How Bakersfield feels about climate change

Climate change, despite impacting everyone in some way, is a deeply divisive issue, particularly with regard to how much responsibility should be placed on human behavior and to what degree the U.S. government should step in to mitigate our role in the crisis.

Central Valley coalition suing the EPA over clean air failures

Central Valley coalition suing the EPA over clean air failures

Development, oil and agriculture have long-burdened the valley with pollutants, and residents are tired of the EPA doing nothing about it.
Newsom allocates $200 million for oil and gas well remediation

Newsom allocates $200 million for oil and gas well remediation

Environmental activists applauded Gov. Gavin Newsom's move Friday to earmark $200 million for remediating idle oil and gas wells across California.
Oil companies welcome Kern permitting changes while opponents turn to courts, state government
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Oil companies welcome Kern permitting changes while opponents turn to courts, state government

After a unanimous vote by the Kern County Board of Supervisors to reinstate streamlined drilling permits, local oil producers said they were looking forward to a more predictable regulatory structure, while an opponent pledged to challenge the measure.

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