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With higher utility bills, a house that produces more energy than it uses may be appealing. In southern California, one such house has existed for more than a decade. NPR's Jeff Brady visited the "Green Idea House" in Hermosa Beach, California.
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KPBS Midday EditionA recent city audit suggests that outdated methods and staffing concerns are the key reasons behind a failure to properly identify polluters. -
Gusty winds are expected in the San Diego County mountains and deserts Wednesday before a storm system sweeps into the region and brings a chance of rain Thursday and Friday. -
Disposable masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment creating a worldwide pollution problem, littering streets and sending an influx of harmful plastic into landfills and oceans. -
San Diego Gas & Electric announced Wednesday that residential customers will receive a break on their utility bills in the coming months, thanks to the state's efforts to fight climate change. -
The community has until April 20 to submit written feedback to MCAS@portofsandiego.org. -
KPBS Midday EditionAn altercation between conservationists and fishermen in a marine refuge for the vaquita porpoise resulted in the death of a Mexican fisherman. Now, lawmakers are considering ending protections for the critically endangered porpoise. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe tiny community of Jacumba Hot Springs in southeastern San Diego County could soon be dwarfed by nearly 650 acres of solar panels at the edge of town, but residents are fighting the project. -
Patchy low clouds were gradually eroding across portions of San Diego County early Sunday, but otherwise skies were clear, the National Weather Service said. -
Areas of low clouds and patchy drizzle continued westward Saturday for San Diego County mountains with some mid-level clouds over the high desert, the National Weather Service said. -
Mayor Todd Gloria says his demands from the city's future utility partner will result in a better deal for taxpayers and the city's climate goals. But activists say the mayor's offer isn't enough to hold SDG&E accountable.
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