What this will mean for cities and counties remains unclear.
According to the researchers, Fresno residents could live a year longer than they do now. The average Angeleno would live 8 months longer. In Sacramento, life spans could be increased by a quarter of a year.
The video is available for anyone to educate the public about your local collection program.
One group wants to make it happen.
Record rainfall this winter has sparked one of the most beautiful blooms of desert flowers in recent memory.
California is enjoying a projected $21.4 billion surplus. Three-quarters of the state believes any new revenue increase should be for voters to decide.
To date, over 2,628 measures have been introduced and many impact local revenues and governance.
By Jim Madaffer, former San Diego City Councilman and President of Madaffer Enterprises.