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Quake Alert System Possible, But Funding a Problem
When a devastating earthquake shook Japan last month, some residents had about 20 seconds of warning, thanks to that country's high-tech earthquake early warning system. Here in California, money to develop a similar system is about to run out.

Seismic Concerns for State's Nuclear Plants
Many Americans are asking if it's retrofit time for our nation's nuclear power plants -- especially in earthquake country. California lawmakers are pressing the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission to pay more attention to seismic safety.

GOP's Medicaid Proposal Would Affect Medi-Cal
House Republicans unveiled their budget proposal for 2012 on Tuesday. It includes hefty cuts and major structural changes to Medicaid. About one in five Californians relies on Medi-Cal, the state's version of Medicaid, to pay for health care -- and state officials say the impact would go even further.

CPUC Hears From San Bruno Residents on Pipeline Safety
State utilities regulators are holding three meetings across California to gather public input on pipeline regulation. Given that the oversight overhaul comes as a direct result of the PG&E pipeline explosion last September, the first meeting was held in San Bruno.

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