'Out of control': Invasive mussel leads California to declare an emergency

'Out of control': Invasive mussel leads California to declare an emergency

California officials are sounding the alarm over a small invader with outsized consequences. Golden mussels are spreading rapidly across the state — and clogging critical water infrastructure along the way. ABC News reported that the problem has escalated enough that San Joaquin County approved an emergency declaration last week in a unanimous vote. Supervisor Paul Canepa said the situation was "out of control." For communities with already stra…