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Twelve California high school students are attempting to set a Guinness World Record by collecting and recycling tennis and pickleballs, tackling the estimated 500 million non-biodegradable balls thrown into landfills every year. The campaign grew from their community rebuilding efforts after the devastating Palisades Fire.
When California's Central Valley farmers ran out of water, they found a brilliant solution: transform 136,000 acres of unused farmland into the nation's largest solar installation. The project keeps farms alive while powering one-sixth of California's energy needs.
Two alert skiers spotted ski tips poking through deep powder and rescued a man buried upside down in the snow, turning a potential tragedy into a powerful reminder about buddy safety. The February rescue happened during a historic storm that dropped over 10 feet of snow in four days.
When Carson Schmidt spotted ski tips barely poking through deep snow at Palisades Tahoe, his split-second decision to investigate saved a stranger's life. The dramatic rescue, caught on video, is now reminding thousands that even routine powder skiing can turn deadly without a buddy system.
When water ran out, California farmers found a brilliant solution: transforming 200 square miles of unplantable land into the nation's largest solar farm. The massive project will power entire cities while keeping farming communities alive.
Engineers at UNLV created lifelike 3D-printed sea lion pelvis models that let vets practice blood draws without using sick animals or cadavers. The innovation is helping save sea lions suffering from toxic algae blooms along California's coast.
Scientists at UNLV created lifelike 3D-printed sea lion models that let veterinarians practice life-saving procedures without harming real animals. The breakthrough could help save hundreds of sea lions sickened by toxic algae blooms along California's coast.
When a renowned saxophonist's bassist canceled last minute, a college student grabbed her instrument and performed alongside the Harlem legend at a Black History Month celebration. The impromptu collaboration capped an inspiring day of music, history, and unity at Allan Hancock College.
The hottest, driest place in North America is exploding with millions of wildflowers after record rainfall transformed Death Valley into a vibrant carpet of yellow and purple blooms. It's the first superbloom in nearly a decade, proving nature can create magic even in the harshest conditions.
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A California bride surprised her mother by playing a treasured voicemail from her late grandmother during her wedding ceremony. The emotional moment left both mother and daughter in tears as Grandma Bonnie's voice filled the venue.
A small California town's agriculture program just cracked the state's top 20, beating out hundreds of schools and claiming second place for the number of students earning advanced leadership degrees. It's proof that hands-on learning and community support can create extraordinary opportunities for young people.
California's new bill cracks down on 40+ mph electric motorcycles masquerading as e-bikes, while leaving legitimate electric bicycles untouched. Major bike advocacy groups are cheering the surgical approach.
Dozens of American cities are rejecting mass surveillance technology after residents voiced strong privacy concerns. Communities from California to Connecticut are choosing transparency over tracking in local government decisions.
California's largest community choice energy provider just reported a transformative year, with two-thirds of customers now using 100% renewable power. The numbers show what's possible when communities take control of their energy future.
British energy giant Octopus just committed nearly $1 billion to California's clean energy sector, backing carbon removal, heat batteries, and solar storage. It's one of the biggest transatlantic clean tech deals on record.
Volunteers in Monterey Bay are planting native species to restore coastal dunes and protect the endangered Smith's blue butterfly. The grassroots effort combines community engagement with real environmental progress.
Electric vehicles aren't just competing anymore—they're winning. In California, EVs claimed the top spot in five different vehicle categories last year, signaling a major shift in what Americans want to drive.
California figure skater Alysa Liu just won the first U.S. Olympic gold in women's singles in 20 years, and it wasn't just about the medals. She did it by choosing happiness over perfection, proving that sometimes having fun is the winning strategy.
Tennis legend Venus Williams is heading back to Indian Wells in March, proving age is just a number in professional sports. The seven-time Grand Slam champion will compete in both singles and doubles at the prestigious California tournament.
In 1992, a single farmer imported California strawberry plants to his village in Maharashtra. Today, over 5,000 families earn up to $14,000 per acre growing 35,000 tonnes of strawberries annually.
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