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Los Angeles Times
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California farmworkers face pesticide risks
California's enforcement of pesticide safety violations remains inconsistent, with many violations resulting only in warnings rather than fines. Regulatory actions from 2020 to mid-2025 show that less than 30% of roughly 18,000 cases led to penalties, often minimal, and enforcement varies significantly across counties. Farmworkers report health issues from pesticide exposure, but fear retaliation and lack confidence in the system hinder reporting. State officials are proposing reforms to tighten enforcement, increase fines, and improve oversight, though industry groups oppose these changes.
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