Marina Coast Water District

The city of Marina is reviving an old desalination plant to boost water supply. And, the International Olympic Committee is reintroducing a mandatory genetic test for athletes competing in women's sports at the 2028 LA Games.

In today's newscast, a new preliminary dataset from Moss Landing Marine Labs provides additional evidence linking the recent lithium-ion battery fire to elevated heavy metal levels in Elkhorn Slough soil. Plus, a refinancing move by the Marina Coast Water District saves $2.3 million.

California American Water is moving closer to building a desalination plant on the coast in Marina. This week, the California Public Utilities Commission…