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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...
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.
Governor appoints another new Napa County Superior Court judge
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Kecia Lind has been appointed to serve as Napa County Superior Court judge among 11 other judicial appointments in other California counties. Lind has served as a deputy district attorney in the Napa County District Attorney’s Office since 2015, according to a news release. She recently prosecuted the case of Benjamin Casas — a former Pope Valley ...
State lawmakers offer views on homelessness, crime
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of the State forum on July 16 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, covering issues such as homelessness and crime that affect the local area as well as the entire city. State Sens. Ben Allen and María Elena Durazo, and California Assemblymen...
California school district sues Newsom over transgender law
A California school district sued Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday over a new state law that bans schools from requiring educators to tell a parent or guardian if a student is going by a different name or pronoun. The Chino Valley Unified School District sued the governor saying the law violates parents’ rights that…
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, […]
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