June 2026
This hidden gem in ocean science unlocked the secrets of El Niño
Nowhere else on the planet has such a large swath of ocean been studied as thoroughly and for so long, and much of our modern approach to oceanography can be traced back to this hidden gem.
Spencer Pratt became a voice for L.A.’s disaffected. Where do his supporters go now?
When Republican Spencer Pratt burst into Los Angeles politics, venting a torrent of online fury against Mayor Karen Bass’ handling of the Palisades fire, he pitched his mayoral campaign as a full-bore challenge to L.A.’s political status quo.
Becerra heads toward the November election with a major edge over Hilton in governor’s race, poll shows
A Berkeley IGS poll shows Democrat Xavier Becerra begins the general election campaign for California governor with a big lead over Republican Steve Hilton.
Democrats keep Prop. 50 promise alive through primary, with momentum heading toward November
California Democrats are bullish about winning in all five Congressional districts they targeted to flip after Proposition 50. Experts said the results of last week’s primary election show signs of danger for Republicans.
Voter rolls are a scam. Just not the scam you think
Across the U.S., MAGA voters made themselves heard this week with a resounding vote of confidence for President Donald Trump. Will it hold for the fall election?
Democrat Fiona Ma, Republican Gloria Romero to face off in race for lieutenant governor
State Treasurer Fiona Ma and former California Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero beat out other candidates in a crowded primary election for lieutenant governor, securing themselves spots on the November election ballot.
Supporters cheer new L.A. County healthcare sales tax: ‘It’s a lifesaver’
Supporters of the Measure ER half-cent sales tax rallied Wednesday to celebrate what they framed as a historic win for the region’s cash-strapped healthcare system.
‘It’s an injustice’: Shrinking state funds could slow fixes for Californians with toxic water
California is set to reduce funding for a program that helps communities with contaminated water. Critics say it will stall progress.
Mexico’s president unveils affordable EV prototype backed by government
Mexico’s latest government-backed electric vehicle prototype, Olinia Uno, is a showcase of the country’s industrial goals and local engineering efforts.
Insurance company says energy transition is ‘alive and well’
Projected emissions under a UK insurer’s scenarios keep going down and it says the clean energy transition is alive and well.