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Stopping street takeovers: Irwindale Speedway promotes safe racing
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To save more water and create more renewable energy, turn to solar canals
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LA seed bank works to save CA’s diverse plants from extinction
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Asteroid redirection, nuclear fusion: Celebrate 2022 scientific achievements
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2022 End of Year Recap
Health & WellnessA look at some of the topics we covered throughout the past year.