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County leaders look for funds to pay for services – Ag Alert

Staci Heaton, a Senior Policy Advocate for the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), voices concerns about the impact of state budget deficits on essential services like fire departments in counties.

 

First big-rig hydrogen fuel station in the U.S. opens in California – POLITICO

The first commercial hydrogen fuel station for big-rig trucks in the U.S. is up and running at the Port of Oakland, a baby step toward what hydrogen proponents see as a clean new future for long-haul trucking.

 

California increases water allocation after wet winter – Los Angeles Times

With runoff from this year’s snow and rain boosting the levels of California’s reservoirs, state water managers on Tuesday announced plans to increase deliveries of supplies from the State Water Project to 40% of full allotments, up from 30% last month.