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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he doesn't agree with federal subsidies for high-speed EV chargers, but that his department "will respect Congress' will" and release the funds.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe bill, SB-846, was similar to a proposal the governor put forth in August, but included some compromises. -
Hurricane Kay is lashing Mexico’s Pacific coast with rain, but it remains offshore and it headed northward. -
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State Route 78 remained closed in both directions from Magnolia Avenue to Southerland Dam Road, Cal Fire said. -
Some drying with mid-level flow strengthening is expected to lead to increasing high temperatures through Monday, which is expected to be the hottest day of the week for most areas. -
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After months of public outreach, the mayor settled on a new design for Park Boulevard that removes a car lane in each direction and all but 67 parking spaces. The changes are set to take effect in December after a pipeline replacement project.
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