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Valley Fever is spreading, and climate change may be to blame
Cases of Valley Fever are spiking along the Central Coast. If Governor Jerry Brown wants to decrease the state’s carbon footprint, why is he approving new onshore oil drilling?
By Jonathan Bastian • • 29m ListenSurfers catch waves in Ventura amid smokey skies after the Thomas Fire. Photo credit: Matt Sinsky
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4 storiesValley Fever spreads along the Central Coast
The disease known as Valley Fever is usually associated with farmworkers in the Central Valley, but now it’s spreading to the Central Coast.
Read the story6 minCan DOGGR oversee oil and protect the planet at the same time?
As thousands of world leaders gathered for the Climate Action Summit in San Francisco last week, hundreds of environmental activists protested outside.
Read the story10 minThe Santa Ynez ranch McDonald’s built
You may know that the Egg McMuffin was invented in Santa Barbara, but did you know McDonald’s tycoon Ray Kroc owned a ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley?
Read the story8 minFemale surfers ride the wave toward equal pay
Starting next year, the World Surf League will give equal prize money to male and female athletes in all of its events. Announced by the organization this month, the change will close a significant gender pay gap.
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