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From water to wine, invasive species costing California millions in crops, infrastructure

Times Bay AreaPublished August 21, 2026Updated August 21, 2026English

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If not managed properly, invasive species in California could further harm local ecology, damage infrastructure and impact economic activity, state officials and experts said during a virtual briefing Thursday. The golden mussel and the glassy-winged sharpshooter were among invasive species discussed in the briefing by representatives from the California Natural Resources Agency, Department of Wat

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