Residents in Santa Monica Are Waging War Against the Beeps Made by Waymo’s Robotaxis
MobilityUnder federal law, all self-driving cars are required to making a beeping noise when they back up for safety purposes.
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California Is Releasing Millions of Fruit Flies Around the State on Purpose. The Reason: To Have Less Fruit Fries
Nature and EnvironmentCalifornia currently has a problem with an invasive species, the Mediterranean fruit fly, which can damage fruits and vegetables.
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There’s a Reason Why Sea Lions in California Are Acting Weird. It's the Poison in the Ocean
Nature and EnvironmentSea lions in California aren't possessed. They're being poisoned.
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In California, Even Politicians Think Bigfoot Is Important. One Wants to Officially Recognize It by Law
MagnetThe legend of Bigfoot is no laughing matter in California. It's such a big deal that one politician wants to enshrine it in law.
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200,000 Sign ‘Denmarkification’ Petition That Calls for Denmark to Buy California From Trump
MagnetDanes troll Trump with petition to buy part of the U.S. and "Make California Great Again."
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A Woman Painted a Mile-Long White Line on a California Highway in 1920. She Changed Road Safety Forever
MobilityShe wasn’t the first to propose it, but her advocacy helped make road markings a global standard within a decade.
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Trump Released Billions of Gallons of ‘Beautiful Water’ to Help Put Out the California Wildfires. Experts Say It’s a Dangerous Move
Nature and EnvironmentTrump released water in California to put out the fires. Experts said it did no good.
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The Earth’s Crust Is Disappearing Beneath California. The Evidence Is in the Earthquakes
Nature and EnvironmentResearchers have discovered that the Earth’s crust is breaking apart beneath the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
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What Caused the California Fires? Investigators Are Looking Into Arson, an Electrical Tower, and an Old Fire
Nature and EnvironmentIt could be months before officials determine an official cause of the fires, though there are clues that indicate what investigators are looking into.
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‘The Costliest Wildfire Disaster in American History’: California Fire Is Anything but Normal
Nature and Environment“This has the potential to be (...) the costliest wildfire disaster in American history,” a UCLA researcher said.
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Tesla’s Dominance Prompts California to Consider a Drastic Decision: Excluding It From EV Subsidies
MobilityElon Musk and California are in an open war over EV subsidies.
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I Visited the Garage Where Hewlett and Packard Created HP 85 Years Ago. This Is Where Silicon Valley Was Born
Tech HistoryWith a $538 budget, Bill Hewlett and David Packard created their first product in this space.
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California Bans Fruit Loops, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and Other Products Made With Synthetic Food Dyes From School Cafeterias
HealthSome studies have found that artificial food dyes can cause hyperactivity and other neurological problems in children, although there is no scientific consensus.
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When Landslides Turn a Paradise Into Hell: A Look at the Crisis in Rancho Palos Verdes in California
Nature and EnvironmentLandslides have been moving things around in the city for years. However, heavy rains in recent years have meant that instead of moving a few inches, things are moving a few feet.
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California Has Defeated the Sun: 20% of the Power It Uses at Night Comes From Solar Panels
EnergyCalifornia alone has installed 10,000 MW of power via batteries, which has already resulted in a reduction of fossil fuel use at night.
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Californians Installed Too Many Solar Panels. It's Causing a Problem for Their Electrical Grid
EnergyThe state offers incentives to encourage Californians to install rooftop solar panels. However, the decades-long initiatives have now backfired.
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