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Rep. Kevin McCarthy resigned from Congress last year after being voted out as House speaker. But McCarthy's political influence is still a major factor in this race.
California has set a limit for the toxic heavy metal hexavalent chromium in drinking water. Advocates have called for a stricter limit, warning of health risks.
With water rates rising, many are struggling to pay. A Senate bill would establish a permanent program to help low-income customers who are falling behind.
Five years ago, Gov. Newsom allocated $1.3 billion to fix the state's "pathetic" clean water crisis. But in towns like Parlier, Tooleville and Tombstone, you still can't turn on the tap and drink.