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The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is celebrating the return of ancestral remains from Harvard and Yale. And, California State University is reimagining its Basic Needs Initiative.
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A new bill would require many local air districts to help landscapers switch to electric equipment. And, the role of the state superintendent of schools gets an overhaul.
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Blood banks are facing a shortage of type O, with supplies dropping to a two-year low. And, Republican lawmakers say a new tax hike on private health insurers will drive up costs for Californians.
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In January 2025, the Vistra battery energy storage system in Moss Landing caught fire. It burned for days and was the largest fire of its kind. KAZU's news team reported on different aspects of the battery plant fire aftermath over the course of the year.