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Saved pollution credits may hinder California climate goals

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Oil refineries and other greenhouse gas-emitting companies that participate in one of California’s core climate change-fighting programs have accumulated so many credits allowing them to pollute that it could jeopardize the state meeting its emissions goals. That’s according to a report by the Independent Emissions Market

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Riverside program helps homeless people facing prosecution

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A new program to help homeless residents facing criminal prosecution for low-level crimes will launch in Riverside County in the coming weeks. The District Attorney’s office says the program will promote community-based treatment to assist homeless defendants suffering from mental illness, substance abuse disorders and other problems. The Riverside County Partnership

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‘Yellowstone’ saga expands with ‘1932’ prequel on Paramount+

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The hit series “Yellowstone” is becoming a mothership with yet another  prequel. The Paramount+ streaming service says it ordered a series titled “1932,” about the roots of the Dutton ranching family first introduced in the contemporary drama “Yellowstone.” The cast and release date for “1932” weren’t immediately announced. The new chapter

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California bills aim at social media, medical disinformation

By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Two California Democratic lawmakers are targeting pandemic disinformation they say has received a broad audience and misplaced credibility through social media. Both legislators rejected concerns Tuesday that their legislation might carry free speech or business privacy considerations. Sen. Richard Pan’s proposal would require online platforms like

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