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California teachers coordinate union efforts, Monterey County soil testing confirms high metal levels

California Teachers Association members launched their "We Can't Wait" campaign on Feb. 4.
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California Teachers Association members launched their "We Can't Wait" campaign on Feb. 4.

In today's newscast, the California Teachers Association has launched an effort to coordinate collective bargaining across school districts. Plus, Monterey County soil testing has found abnormal levels of heavy metals near the Moss Landing battery plant fire.

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