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SMOG levels improving in Los Angeles

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Feb. 28, 2012   Leave a Comment  

Tougher state and federal air quality standards, combined with cleaner burning engines on new vehicles today, have cut air pollution from cars and trucks across California by more than 85 percent since the 1970s, with peak smog levels in the city of Los Angeles dropping some 70 percent. (Thinkstock)

Is it possible?

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Why Solyndra failed

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Feb. 28, 2012   1 Comment  

Low natural gas prices, competition from China and other factors helped sink innovative American solar panel maker, Solyndra, despite its having received $535 million in government loan guarantees. But the Obama administration is not deterred and has renewed efforts to force utilities to derive significant percentages of their power from cleaner, greener sources. (Media credit/Zachary Graham via Flickr)

It was SO promising…

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Endearing time-travel comedy impresses at Sundance

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Jan. 26, 2012   2 Comments  

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Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly discuss Safety Not Guaranteed with Blast.

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Reporting live from the Sundance Film Festival

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Jan. 21, 2012   Leave a Comment  

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Check in during the festival for interviews and updates

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Criminals to heroes: California penal system trains inmates to be firefighters

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Jan. 4, 2012   2 Comments  

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Fire camps teach the incarcerated real life skills and gives them a new lease on life.

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Keeping Christmas

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Dec. 3, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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A local author’s story

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Protests continue on UC Davis campus

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Nov. 29, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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Protests continue on campus with diverse viewpoints on what needs to change.

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A UC Davis student’s perspective on the pepper-spraying incident

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Nov. 22, 2011   3 Comments  

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It’s more complicated than it seems

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TMZ: Power Balance Bracelets to pay $57 million settlement, close up shop

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Nov. 21, 2011   4 Comments  

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You got fleeced

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The debate over online identity rages on

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Nov. 17, 2011   4 Comments  

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Nymwars sparks debate

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Parents question the appropriateness of ex-porn star’s appearance in elementary school

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Nov. 13, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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She’s doing WHAT with kids?

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Soyon An: Dramatic fashion design

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Feb. 27, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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Catch “Dangerous Beauty” if you’re in Pasadena

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Serene Branson’s gibberish explained

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Feb. 19, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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Migraine caused speech problems

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Serene Branson reported to be OK after gibberish during live shot

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Feb. 14, 2011   2 Comments  

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Warning, video may be disturbing

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Elton John speaks out about gay marriage

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Jan. 24, 2011   Leave a Comment  

Elton John performs on "Good Morning America" at the Beacon Theatre on October 20 in New York (WireImage)

“OK. I’m straight. You’re gay. Let’s get along.”

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iPhone will stream Super Bowl live by 2015

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Jan. 19, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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Great news for football fans, even better news for NFL and advertisers

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Katy Perry celebrates last days of single life

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Sept. 19, 2010   2 Comments  

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Hopefully her future hubby won’t be in jail

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