The studies would mark significant county-led responses following previous efforts that some critics say have fallen short of providing relief to South County residents.
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KPBS Midday EditionBeginning in February, many area residents will begin receiving electricity from a new provider, though SDG&E will still be involved.
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Scientists say measuring climate change by temperature alone doesn't accurately reflect how bad global warming really is getting. A new study says humidity is also important to consider, not just heat.
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California is facing a new round of offshore winds this week and after a dry January, there could be fire weather concerns.
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A local composting specialist calls new state law SB-1383 a "kick in the pants" for cities and counties that have not been composting food waste.
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The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning through Saturday morning for most of the region.
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Strikes and organizing efforts at high-profile companies have generated new enthusiasm for organized labor. But numbers tell a different story. Union membership is tied for the lowest level on record.
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Cyclists say the devices can debunk the myth that bike lanes are wasteful because no one uses them.
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All chimps managed by the National Institutes of Health that are currently eligible to go to a sanctuary have been moved there, but animal welfare advocates say more should be allowed to go.
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A study finds tiny leaks from loose fittings added up to more emissions than when stoves were in use. The impact of U.S. gas stoves on climate change amounts to the same effect as a half-million cars.
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A 3.55-acre property across from a new trolley station was recently sold to a new developer who has plans to build 350 apartments.
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