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KPBS Midday EditionCalifornia became the first state to impose the nation's first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags this week. We take a look at what impact the law might have on consumers, retailers. -
A bill banning single-use plastic grocery bags passed in the California Legislature. It's up to Gov. Jerry Brown to decide if it will become law. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe debate over a statewide plastic bag ban is heating up, as a key legislative committee last week passed a bill that would phase out single-use plastic bags in California grocery stores. -
KPBS Midday EditionCalifornia cities have to recycle 75 percent of their waste by 2020. San Diego has set an ambitious goal of zero waste by 2040. A series of meetings are underway to jump start the efforts, we'll tell you about the program and how to get involved. -
San Diego police and environmental groups are asking Fourth of July revelers to keep the beaches and parks clean this Friday. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe local beach clean-up group marks six decades, making it the longest-running environmental nonprofit organization in the county. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe report said the city's overall recycling rate — the amount of yard waste, plastic, bottles and newspaper that's separated from other trash — was 68 percent between Jan. 1 and March 15. -
Dingeman Elementary School in Scripps Ranch uses Earth Day to get out an environmentally friendly message. -
Oceanside Unified School District is the first district in California to adopt a "zero waste" program. -
Escondido is moving forward with a wastewater recycling program that could provide relief for farmers struggling with rising water costs.
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