KCET News tag:www.kcet.org,2010-03-05:/news//1235 2013-06-18T23:14:52Z Movable Type Pro 4.38 Killing Endangered Bats Worth $1 Million Each Per Year tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/rewire//1877.60987 2013-06-18T23:15:05Z 2013-06-18T23:14:52Z In case you thought the wildlife and wind turbine conflict issue was limited to eagles, condors, and California, think again. A Vermont wind installation is seeking permission to legally kill four little brown bats a year with its turbines, and says that the permit would save the company $4 million a year. Chris Clarke http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cclarke In case you thought the wildlife and wind turbine conflict issue was limited to eagles, condors, and California, think again. A Vermont wind installation is seeking permission to legally kill four little brown bats a year with its turbines, and says that the permit would save the company $4 million a year.

Read the full article Regulator: 'Throw the Book at PG&E' tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/rewire//1877.60905 2013-06-17T22:38:56Z 2013-06-17T22:37:51Z The head of the safety division of California's ratepayer protection agency has blasted Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) over the utility's reaction to a proposed $2.25 billon penalty stemming from a 2010 gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno that killed eight people, saying "It's time to throw the book at PG&E." Chris Clarke http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cclarke The head of the safety division of California's ratepayer protection agency has blasted Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) over the utility's reaction to a proposed $2.25 billon penalty stemming from a 2010 gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno that killed eight people, saying "It's time to throw the book at PG&E."

Read the full article Are San Bernardino Recall Efforts Worth the Time and Money? tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/ballotbrief//1823.60959 2013-06-17T22:20:53Z 2013-06-18T17:39:00Z If some of the officials that are the target of the recall are ousted, they will only leave office a few months earlier than they would if they were defeated at the scheduled election. Jessica Levinson http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/jlevinson If some of the officials that are the target of the recall are ousted, they will only leave office a few months earlier than they would if they were defeated at the scheduled election.

Read the full article A Father's Critical Role in Childhood Development tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/stories//1990.60926 2013-06-17T17:40:24Z 2013-06-17T22:22:54Z Father's Day has passed, but it's worth noting that studies show fathers play an important role in children's young lives. Clarissa Wei http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cwei Father's Day has passed, but it's worth noting that studies show fathers play an important role in children's young lives.

Read the full article Santa Monica Shooter Assembled Gun Himself tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/stories//1990.60903 2013-06-15T00:15:09Z 2013-06-15T00:14:48Z John Zawahri, the Santa Monica shooter, used a weapon made of parts he purchased separately after his attempts to purchase a gun were denied. Clarissa Wei http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cwei John Zawahri, the Santa Monica shooter, used a weapon made of parts he purchased separately after his attempts to purchase a gun were denied.

Read the full article SoCal Mountains Face Dramatic Loss of Snowfall, Study Finds tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/the_back_forty//1451.60902 2013-06-14T23:50:57Z 2013-06-15T00:29:05Z Los Angeles is on track to lose up to 40 percent of its snowfall in nearly four decades, according to a UCLA study released today. Clarissa Wei http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cwei Los Angeles is on track to lose up to 40 percent of its snowfall in nearly four decades, according to a UCLA study released today.

Read the full article Summer Evenings In the Desert tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/the_back_forty//1451.60898 2013-06-14T21:33:00Z 2013-06-14T21:42:36Z When the sun shines in my eyes, sunset's an hour off, and it's time to walk out into the desert. Chris Clarke http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cclarke When the sun shines in my eyes, sunset's an hour off, and it's time to walk out into the desert.

Read the full article Enjoy The Silence: The Inaudible Wonders Of The Carrizo Plain tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/the_back_forty//1451.60895 2013-06-14T18:42:48Z 2013-06-14T18:41:45Z I love noise. Or at least, I thought I did. Here, buffered by mountains and distance, the great urban lion has been hushed. Elson Trinidad http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/elsongs I love noise. Or at least, I thought I did. Here, buffered by mountains and distance, the great urban lion has been hushed.

Read the full article Malibu Least Terns Have Flown Back To Venice Beach tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/the_back_forty//1451.60868 2013-06-13T23:15:16Z 2013-06-13T23:15:27Z The least terns that had set up shop at the Malibu Lagoon for the first time in 73 years have returned to Venice Beach as of last Saturday. Clarissa Wei http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cwei The least terns that had set up shop at the Malibu Lagoon for the first time in 73 years have returned to Venice Beach as of last Saturday.

Read the full article It's Official: SoCal Edison Notifies Feds of Nuclear Plant Shutdown tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/rewire//1877.60866 2013-06-13T22:20:05Z 2013-06-13T22:21:03Z Southern California Edison has made it official: the utility informed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that it has closed down the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station forever. Chris Clarke http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cclarke Southern California Edison has made it official: the utility informed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that it has closed down the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station forever.

Read the full article CA Wind Facilities Want Permits That Will Allow Them to Harm Eagles tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/rewire//1877.60865 2013-06-13T21:03:52Z 2013-06-13T21:04:04Z Four California-based wind power facilities have applied to the federal government for permits to harm eagles, ReWire has learned. Chris Clarke http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cclarke Four California-based wind power facilities have applied to the federal government for permits to harm eagles, ReWire has learned.

Read the full article San Bernardino County Bans New Solar Power Plants Temporarily tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/rewire//1877.60859 2013-06-13T18:24:31Z 2013-06-14T00:57:12Z Responding to what they called a rash of complaints about commercial solar developments in residential areas, officials voted unanimously Wednesday to put a hold on new projects until it can craft a county-wide policy. Chris Clarke http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cclarke Responding to what they called a rash of complaints about commercial solar developments in residential areas, officials voted unanimously Wednesday to put a hold on new projects until it can craft a county-wide policy.

Read the full article California's Electric Cars Fill Their 'Tanks' For Half Price tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/rewire//1877.60823 2013-06-13T00:25:04Z 2013-06-13T22:55:49Z If you're like most people considering an electric car, you might have found it hard to estimate what it'll cost to drive the thing. But now the Department of Energy has made that comparison a little easier. Chris Clarke http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cclarke If you're like most people considering an electric car, you might have found it hard to estimate what it'll cost to drive the thing. But now the Department of Energy has made that comparison a little easier.

Read the full article Nevada to Phase Out Energy Produced by Coal, Enviros and Tribes Applaud Move tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/rewire//1877.60819 2013-06-12T23:21:43Z 2013-06-12T23:20:16Z The Reid Gardner plant has long been a thorn in the side, and in the lungs, of the Moapa Band of Paiutes, whose reservation lies adjacent to the plant and its coal ash landfill. Chris Clarke http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cclarke The Reid Gardner plant has long been a thorn in the side, and in the lungs, of the Moapa Band of Paiutes, whose reservation lies adjacent to the plant and its coal ash landfill.

Read the full article Midwest Court Ruling May Ease Energy Sales Into California tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/rewire//1877.60817 2013-06-12T22:50:36Z 2013-06-12T22:51:05Z A ruling by a Midwest federal court may force California to buy renewable energy from out of state whether it wants to or not. Chris Clarke http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cclarke A ruling by a Midwest federal court may force California to buy renewable energy from out of state whether it wants to or not.

Read the full article L.A.'s Next Mayor Wants Suggestions on Reddit tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/stories//1990.60818 2013-06-12T22:26:35Z 2013-06-13T20:21:39Z Eric Garcetti hopes to engage with Angelenos about their suggestions and solutions to improve the city during his mayoral tenure, which begins July 1. Zach Behrens http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/zbehrens Eric Garcetti hopes to engage with Angelenos about their suggestions and solutions to improve the city during his mayoral tenure, which begins July 1.

Read the full article Seeking Zion -- the National Park, that is... tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/the_back_forty//1451.60802 2013-06-12T21:00:00Z 2013-06-12T19:53:33Z Rocks, frogs, and humans find refuge in Zion National Park. Char Miller http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cmiller Rocks, frogs, and humans find refuge in Zion National Park.

Read the full article Environmental Groups Question Rush on Solar Power Project tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/rewire//1877.60767 2013-06-12T00:37:23Z 2013-06-12T00:37:58Z As a developer of a large-scale solar energy project tries to rush approval by a California agency, a couple of environmental groups are saying "not so fast." Chris Clarke http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cclarke As a developer of a large-scale solar energy project tries to rush approval by a California agency, a couple of environmental groups are saying "not so fast."

Read the full article Skyscrapers and Billboards Most Lobbied Issues in L.A. tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/stories//1990.60765 2013-06-11T22:16:43Z 2013-06-11T22:26:04Z Hollywood skyscrapers, billboard advertising laws, and developments by entertainment companies were among the most-lobbied issues at L.A. City Hall during the first three months of the year. Clarissa Wei http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cwei Hollywood skyscrapers, billboard advertising laws, and developments by entertainment companies were among the most-lobbied issues at L.A. City Hall during the first three months of the year.

Read the full article How Did the Joshua Tree Get its Name? tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/the_back_forty//1451.60667 2013-06-11T21:00:00Z 2013-06-12T05:39:47Z The common story of how the Joshua tree got its name is pretty, and very widespread. But is it true? Chris Clarke http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cclarke The common story of how the Joshua tree got its name is pretty, and very widespread. But is it true?

Read the full article Bill Would Crack Down On 911 Pranksters tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/stories//1990.60758 2013-06-11T20:59:00Z 2013-06-11T21:00:34Z A new bill has been pushed forward that would require perpetrators of "swatting" -- or false 911 emergencies -- to reimburse the police for the cost of responding to the hoaxes. Clarissa Wei http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cwei A new bill has been pushed forward that would require perpetrators of "swatting" -- or false 911 emergencies -- to reimburse the police for the cost of responding to the hoaxes.

Read the full article Could Genetic Engineering Make Renewable Fuel Cheaper? tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/rewire//1877.60739 2013-06-11T19:37:36Z 2013-06-11T19:36:18Z Wood and straw are among the waste products our society produces in the greatest abundance, so it would be great to find a way to turn them into a clean-burning liquid fuel. Could genetic engineering help? Chris Clarke http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cclarke Wood and straw are among the waste products our society produces in the greatest abundance, so it would be great to find a way to turn them into a clean-burning liquid fuel. Could genetic engineering help?

Read the full article Should L.A. Have Its Own Health Department? Voters Likely to Decide tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/ballotbrief//1823.60745 2013-06-11T18:55:07Z 2013-06-11T18:56:04Z A ballot initiative wants the city of Los Angeles to create a separate public health department from the county. The group behind it argues that the county agency is currently too big and inefficient. Clarissa Wei http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cwei A ballot initiative wants the city of Los Angeles to create a separate public health department from the county. The group behind it argues that the county agency is currently too big and inefficient.

Read the full article Illegal or Immoral? FBI's Look into Legislator Shines Light on Possible Loopholes tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/ballotbrief//1823.60766 2013-06-11T18:34:46Z 2013-06-12T18:33:26Z It sometimes feels that with every regulation another loophole will arise and be exploited. Jessica Levinson http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/jlevinson It sometimes feels that with every regulation another loophole will arise and be exploited.

Read the full article Californians Oppose Fracking, but Some Could Be Bribed with Cheap Fuel tag:www.kcet.org,2013:/news/rewire//1877.60719 2013-06-10T23:43:42Z 2013-06-10T23:42:29Z Almost half of Calfornians are opposed to more fracking in the state, according to a poll released Friday, but some of those opposed say they could be bought off with cheaper fuel. Chris Clarke http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/cclarke Almost half of Calfornians are opposed to more fracking in the state, according to a poll released Friday, but some of those opposed say they could be bought off with cheaper fuel.

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