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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 10 MIN

Residents In California's Most Polluted Communities Call For Local Climate Change Focus

from KQED's The California Report · host KQED

When California lawmakers return from summer recess on Monday, the legislature is expected to debate the future of the state's program to fight climate change. And some residents in heavily polluted communities want state leaders to focus on local air quality too. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED One of the candidates running to be California’s next governor faces potential conflicts of interest related to her spouse’s business dealings. Reporter: Alexei Koseff, CalMatters If you call the Redding Fire Department for help with anything but a life-threatening medical emergency, you may now get a bill. Reporter: Justin Higginbottom, Jefferson Public Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When California lawmakers return from summer recess on Monday, the legislature is expected to debate the future of the state's program to fight climate change. And some residents in heavily polluted communities want state leaders to focus on local air quality too. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED One of the candidates running to be California’s next governor faces potential conflicts of interest related to her spouse’s business dealings. Reporter: Alexei Koseff, CalMatters If you call the Redding Fire Department for help with anything but a life-threatening medical emergency, you may now get a bill. Reporter: Justin Higginbottom, Jefferson Public Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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