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A San Mateo-based tech company has permission to test its flying cars at the Hollister airport. BenitoLink reporter Noe Magaña shares his reporting about the company and the region’s growing rapport with electric aircraft businesses.

Monterey and 12 other counties sue three pest control companies over improper disposal of hazardous waste. Clark Pest Control of Stockton, Orkin Services of California, and Crane Pest Control settled and will pay $3.15 million. Also, Joby Aviation expands its footprint in Dubai and plans to start commercial operations there next year.

Many small-scale farmers in the Salinas Valley are having a hard time selling their produce. And, an effort to help people get federal electric vehicle rebates before they expire.

Californians will vote on Proposition 30 in November. If passed, it will raise the income tax on Californians who make more than $2 million by 1.75% each year to pay for electric-vehicle incentives and wildfire prevention programs. But the measure has split Gov. Gavin Newsom from the rest of his party.

The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is April 22. This year, the global day of environmental action is set against a global pandemic. KAZU News spoke with…