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California first state to get federal funds for hydrogen energy hub to help replace fossil fuels
California will be the first state to receive federal funds under a program to create regional networks, or "hubs," that produce hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity, officials announced Wednesday.The U.S. Department of Energy said the California Hydrogen Hub will receive an initial $30 million to begin its planning and design phase. The state will eventually receive up to $1.2 billion for the project that is a key part of the Biden administration's agenda to slow climate change.The administration in October selected seven regional hubs for the $7 billion program that will kickstart development and...
Gambler in Southern California hits $1.5 million jackpot on $30 wager
One lucky gambler might have had the best Independence Day ever after placing a $30 bet and winning more than $1.5 million at a Southern California casino. The winner, identified only as a “senior Riverside resident,” placed a $25 bet plus a $5 progressive wager on Fortune Pai Gow that hit a jackpot of $1,517, […]
CalMatters’ 9th anniversary: Trusted community-centered journalism, now with The Markup
Nine years ago today, CalMatters started publishing journalism to hold officials accountable, reveal unseen community issues and empower Californians. Our nonprofit newsroom has grown steadily over time, but this year has been especially unique: We added The Markup’s tech-focused team, hosted the inaugural CalMatters Ideas Festival in Sacramento, debuted the government transparency tool Digital Democracy, and started airing on California TV five nights a week through PBS SoCal.
Bay Area Republicans believe JD Vance will lead party to White House win
Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance took to the stage at the Republican National Convention to address not only republicans but the entire county, said some Bay Area politicians. The nominee, with Silicon Valley ties as a former venture capitalist, has been characterized as the nominee that has energized more than...
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