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Deadly disease threatens sea lions on Central Coast, California lawsuits restore billions in federal funding

KAZU | By Ngozi Cole
Published August 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM PDT
A group of about 10 sea lions lay on the sand near the ocean with a rock-lined dock and mountain range in the background.
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A group of sea lions on San Carlos Beach in Monterey toward the end of mating season in July 2025.

In today's newscast, a deadly disease affecting sea lions along California’s Central Coast has sparked concern from wildlife experts. And, California Attorney General Rob Bonta says his office has restored $168 billion in federal funds to the state by suing the Trump administration.
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Ngozi Cole
Before joining KAZU, Ngozi covered health, business and economy stories for WYSO in southwest Ohio and The Ohio Newsroom. She’s also worked as a freelance reporter for Reveal, The New Humanitarian and other outlets.
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