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As investors replace residents, Cayucos, gem of the Central Coast, is becoming a seasonal ghost town
2 months, 4 weeks ago

As investors replace residents, Cayucos, gem of the Central Coast, is becoming a seasonal ghost town

LA Times  

It’s quiet in Cayucos. “I don’t mind that it’s gotten cleaned up a little bit.” Her great-grandparents bought their Cayucos home for a song in 1934. LeGras said building more homes, not banning rentals, is the key to keeping Cayucos’ spirit alive and keeping long-term rent prices reasonable. “We recognize that limited resources means higher prices, but developing around Cayucos …

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Outbreak of neurotoxin killing unprecedented number of sea lions along California coast
4 months, 1 week ago

Outbreak of neurotoxin killing unprecedented number of sea lions along California coast

LA Times  

By the time the rescue squad got to her, a small crowd had formed around the agitated California sea lion. “It’s really hard when they’re not acting like sea lions,” said Jake Roth, a 22-year-old volunteer who helped with the rescue. Climate & Environment Scores of reports of sick sea lions along California’s Central Coast The neurotoxin domoic acid is …

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Sewage spills cause beach closures in Morro Bay and San Diego
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Sewage spills cause beach closures in Morro Bay and San Diego

LA Times  

A ruptured main at an inn sent sewage into the harbor at Morro Bay, shown in April 2019. A spill in Morro Bay on Sunday dumped 7,600 gallons of sewage into the harbor and caused local beach closures, health officials said. About 350 miles down the coast, several stretches of beach in San Diego County remained closed due to sewage …

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'Everything is rising at a scary rate': Why car and home insurance costs are surging
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Everything is rising at a scary rate': Why car and home insurance costs are surging

NPR  

'Everything is rising at a scary rate': Why car and home insurance costs are surging Enlarge this image toggle caption Courtesy of Ezra Croft Courtesy of Ezra Croft Ezra Croft has never filed an insurance claim, and his house in Raleigh, North Carolina isn't close to a stormy coastline or a fire-prone forest. "While a lot of these storms don't …

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Why the Department of Justice wouldn’t let go of Charles Lynch’s 16-year old marijuana case
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the Department of Justice wouldn’t let go of Charles Lynch’s 16-year old marijuana case

LA Times  

Charles Lynch stands outside the U.S. “I always felt like he was an advocate in my corner,” Beck said about Lynch in a recent interview.. “I didn’t think he was doing anything wrong.” Although cultivating, using and selling doctor-recommended medical marijuana was allowed under some circumstances in California, federal law — which is independent of those of the states — …

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Climate change is here. It’s time Californians stopped clinging to the past
1 year, 8 months ago

Climate change is here. It’s time Californians stopped clinging to the past

LA Times  

This story originally published in Boiling Point, a weekly newsletter about climate change and the environment. It’s not yet clear how the ruling might affect dozens of other cities across the country — including Los Angeles — that have also banned or discouraged planet-warming natural gas in new construction in an effort to promote climate-friendly electric heaters and stoves. California’s …

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What offshore wind power could mean for California (when turbines eventually start spinning)
1 year, 11 months ago

What offshore wind power could mean for California (when turbines eventually start spinning)

LA Times  

A floating offshore wind farm in Scotland, operated by Equinor, an international energy company. According to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the newly auctioned parcels have “the potential to produce over 4.6 gigawatts of offshore wind energy, enough to power over 1.5 million homes.” If you’re like me and Marty McFly, you’re probably wondering: What the hell is a …

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The Best Camera Bags, Straps, and Backpacks
3 years, 11 months ago

The Best Camera Bags, Straps, and Backpacks

Wired  

We've tested a lot of camera bags. There's an easy-to-reach side pocket for quick camera access, but I don't love how you access the main compartment. There's enough space to fit a big camera and a few lenses, but don't forget the padded laptop compartment in the back, a roll-top you can expand, and another zippered area for additional items. …

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