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California's Attorney General Renews Call For Worker Protections Against Extreme Heat

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HOLTVILLE, CA - AUGUST 31: Oscar Morena, an employee at Vessey & Company, Inc, flushes out a mix tank while wiping sweat off his face under a shaded area outside amid a heatwave on August 31, 2022 in Holtville, California. The National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings in Southern California today as an intense heatwave is expected to bring temperatures of up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit to the area this week. (Photo by Ariana Drehsler/Getty Images)

Attorney General Bonta Calls For Federal Regulations For Extreme Heat

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Reporter: Laura Klivans, KQED

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