September 2026
California revives Wildlife Coexistence Program amid record wolf pup boom
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that restores California’s Wildlife Coexistence Program in an effort to resolve rising conflicts with wolves, bears and mountain lions.
Trump-backed Oakland coal terminal would be far bigger and dirtier than promised, report says
Up to 12 million tons of coal per year would be shipped to a Trump-backed Oakland terminal with open-air storage, defying promises of an enclosed facility.
California on track to conserve 30% of its land, but is lagging on coastal waters
The state added more than 1 million acres this last year toward its goal of conserving 30% of it land by 2030. It made no progress toward conserving 30% of its coastal waters in the same time frame.
Lower mileage standards, higher pump costs: What Trump’s auto move means for California
Experts say Trump’s new fuel standards could complicate California’s efforts to address climate change at a time when drivers face some of the nation’s highest gas prices.
Trump rolls back Biden-era auto fuel economy standards
The Trump administration is planning to release new fuel efficiency mandates Monday that would roll back rules implemented under President Biden.
Poaching suspects caught with bloody hands, decapitated deer in Angeles National Forest
Wildlife officers arrested three suspects who confessed to illegal hunting after loaded firearms and deer carcasses were found in their vehicles, authorities said.
Will El Niño have an upside? California tries to capitalize on big storms
El Niño could unleash major storms and flooding. It also could bring precious water to drought-afflicted California.
California rules on air pollution from ships under challenge
The Trump administration asked Congress to reverse California’s authority to address shipping pollution, and the House agreed.
In blow to tribes, Newsom vetoes bill that would have remade little-known state forests
Gov. Gavin Newsom said AB 2494 could have hampered research in demonstration forests, dealing a setback to tribes and environmentalists pushing to curb commercial logging.