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Diablo Canyon, California’s last nuclear power plant, receives final approval to continue operating

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Operators train in a simulator at the Diablo Canyon power plant on Monday, February. September 9, 2026 in San Luis Obispo, California (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group)

Federal regulators on Thursday renewed the license for California’s last nuclear power plant, ensuring Diablo Canyon will remain open until at least 2030, after years of debate over safety, climate goals and the state’s ability to keep the lights on. The power plant, located on the coast of San Luis Obispo County, about 320 miles … Read more

California’s children are living without vision care, and the problem is getting worse

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California's children are living without vision care, and the problem is getting worse

Mia Ochoa, 9, stands behind a phoropter during an eye exam at the Vision to Learn mobile optometry clinic at Esther Lindstrom Elementary School in Lakewood on March 20, 2026. Photography: CalMatters Photography: Ariana Dresler ### This article was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for our newsletter. ### When Kekoa Gittens was … Read more