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Several bodies of water in San Diego County are on a new state list of severely polluted waterways in California. -
A bill being considered by the California state Assembly this week would ban grocery stores from giving away free plastic bags. But paper bags would still be available to consumers for a fee. -
A bill being considered by the California State Assembly Friday would enact a statewide ban on plastic bags at grocery stores. -
How did local beaches grade in Heal the Bay's annual Beach Report Card? Environmental Reporter Ed Joyce tells us which local beaches passed and failed the water quality test. -
An environmental group released its grades for the quality of water at beaches in California. San Diego County beaches scored top marks during dry weather, but during wet weather the levels of harmful bacteria increased at county beaches. -
We discuss the latest in the conflict over roping off the seals at Children's Pool in La Jolla. -
Hair salons around the world are sweeping up hair from their floors and sending it to soak up oil from the spill in the Gulf of Mexico. A San Diego salon is also pitching in to help. -
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted today to look for ways to fund a water quality testing program. -
A plan to manage public access to the Children's Pool in La Jolla and protect the seals will move forward. A city council committee met Monday to outline a final proposal. -
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill earlier this month to restore funding for a variety of programs. One of those programs provides grants to local governments for anti-litter programs. But environmental groups say there isn't enough money to keep trash out of the ocean.
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