West Coast community threatened by 'paper clip-sized' invasive species

A tiny invader, no larger than a paperclip, is poised to unleash a multimillion-dollar plumbing nightmare across California's most exclusive waterfront communities. 

First discovered last fall in the Port of Stockton, the golden mussle - native to southeast Asia - has since infiltrated the San Joaquin Delta and O'Neill Forebay, threatening to cause irreparable harm to the environment, agriculture and drinking water infrastructure.

Officials warn that the caramel-colored muscle...
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