Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Visit Will Enhance Tourism In California

Britain’s Prince William and wife Kate Middleton are due in California next month. The cash-strapped US state hopes that the royal couple’s visit will boost tourism in the area.

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Millions Of Dead Sardines Tested Positive Of High Levels Of Domoic Acid

The California Department of Fish and Game has blamed the die-off on oxygen deprivation and is also testing fish for toxins at its animal forensics laboratory. Results are not expected until next week.

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Solar Power Projects Threaten To Encroach Imperiled Desert Animals

The Quechan Indian Tribe sued the United States government over its approval of a second Tessera power plant, contending that the 709 megawatt Imperial Valley Solar Project would harm the flat tailed horned lizard, an animal proposed for endangered species protection.

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