Cole Mellino
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When most people think of California, the first images\u00a0that probably come to mind are the state\u2019s\u00a0sun-soaked beaches, the Hollywood hills and the fog-drenched Golden Gate Bridge. But a new documentary web series, Spotlight California<\/a>, wants to show viewers the California you don\u2019t see on postcards.<\/p>\n The five-part series, hosted by actress and comedian Kiran Deol, is investigating\u00a0the impact ofdrought<\/a>, water and air pollution, and gas price gouging in California.<\/p>\n The goal is to \u201craise awareness of\u00a0these issues, give voice to the Californians being directly impacted and create an\u00a0opportunity for people to join together and to take positive actions in communities across the state,\u201d explained NextGen Climate<\/a>, which is funding the project.<\/p>\n \u201cWith this project, I want to shed some light on the powerful players who have tilted the economic tables in their favor, profiting at the expense of our families,\u201d Tom Steyer<\/a>, president of NextGen Climate, said. \u201cBut I also want to highlight stories from people working hard to balance the scales; folks who maintain a positive attitude during tough times, while making a big difference.\u201d<\/p>\n The first episode, which aired Jan. 26, took viewers into the heart of the drought, where half the residents of the low-income community of\u00a0East Porterville\u00a0in the Central Valley struggle to find fresh water.<\/p>\n Watch here:<\/p>\n