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California contest tops outside spending in House races
Rachael Marcus Oct 5, 2012
Dan Lungren, Ami Bera battle in targeted race that pits energy against the environment
Crime vexes bankrupt San Bernardino
David Weinberg Oct 4, 2012
San Bernardino is struggling to find its way out of the recession and out of bankruptcy. Crime is one of the biggest problems the city is facing, and there are many competing solutions.
Law against panhandling ruled too harsh
Krissy Clark Sep 28, 2012
An Arcata, California ordinance did not allow non-aggressive requests for money, including signs, in many parts of town. But that all changed when a judge ruled the mandate unconstitutional.
Census data shows wealth and poverty of California cities
Shereen Marisol Meraji Sep 24, 2012
Fresno, California is one of the nation's poorest regions. Just three hours away, San Jose is one of the richest.
Summer ice melt in the Arctic sets yet another record
Scott Tong Sep 20, 2012
Shipping across the ice-free Arctic appears closer than ever. The new route will save fuel, but bring emissions and soot directly to the Arctic -- possibly accelerating the ice melt.
California growers complain of farm worker shortage
Eve Troeh Sep 14, 2012
Some farms say they don't have enough workers to get their crops in. For mushroom growers, it's always harvest time, and one farm has found an unusual source of labor.
Montpelier, Vermont, gets into the utility business
Kirk Carapezza Sep 10, 2012
The tiny capital of Montpelier will refurbish the wood-fired heating plant its uses for the State House, then sell excess heat to nearby buildings.
Small talk: Printing a house, music to wake up the Mars rover
Brendan Newnam Aug 17, 2012
The news that didn't quite make the headlines. This week: The Californians Help Eliminate All The Evasive Registration Scofflaws program, the morning playlist of the Mars rover Curiosity, and a printer that can make a house.
U.S. carbon emissions hit a 20-year low
Kai Ryssdal Aug 16, 2012
A hint of optimism about climate change.
California Gov. Jerry Brown advocates for high-speed rail
Ben Trefny Jul 27, 2012
The governor of the cash-strapped state recently signed a $8 million transportation bill. Watchers say it'll be a way for him to leave a lasting legacy.
