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California

[kal-uh-fawrn-yuh, -fawr-nee-uh] / ˌkæl əˈfɔrn jə, -ˈfɔr ni ə /


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They aren’t necessarily opposed to solar but instead object to sending some of the energy to power California homes, said Kevin Emmerich, who founded a nonprofit called Basin and Range Watch that focuses on conservation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

Nevada solar power has long fed California homes, including the Silver State South Solar Project that came online 10 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

In their statement to The Times, the couple said they have “tremendous love and respect for the animals” in the area and are cooperating with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

The Duke of Sussex has said it feels "great" to be back in Britain after spending six years living in California.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

He didn’t talk to anyone about what became his new obsession; he just sat alone in his office, in San Jose, California, and read books and articles and financial filings.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis



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