New Census Data Reveals Aging Calif. Population
New Census data out Thursday show that even though California added more than three million people since the 2000 Census, the state has a quarter of a million fewer children between ages 5 and 14.
Calif. Mine Provides Precious Rare Earth Elements
Rare earth elements are critical to a host of modern technologies and gadgets, from smart phone screens to hybrid car batteries. California is home to one of only two mines outside of China that produces the valuable materials.