2026
An oil company wants to restart fracking off the California coast. The state’s top coastal officials say no way
The proposed fracking plan would quadruple production on an aging offshore platform in the Santa Barbara Channel.
Californians split on proposed tax on billionaires, sour on voter ID requirement, poll shows
California voters are sharply divided over a ballot measure to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund healthcare programs, a proposal already triggering a fierce and expensive political fight as the November election approaches, according to a poll released Friday.
Effort to ban genetically modified animals dies in California Legislature. Advocates blame politics
A bill that would have banned the sale of genetically-modified pets for cosmetic reasons died in committee Thursday.
Feds settle lawsuit with L.A. County Sheriff’s Department over concealed firearm permits
The U.S. Department of Justice claimed “a huge win for the residents of Los Angeles County and for the Second Amendment,” announcing a settlement Thursday in a lawsuit filed against the Sheriff’s Department over delays in processing applications for permits to carry concealed firearms.
Finally, a solar solution for renters. Can California catch up?
Plug-in solar panels that can power refrigerators and other household appliances are getting more common. One California lawmaker is trying to make them legal in the state.
California launches environmental youth council after EPA program lapses under Trump
The EPA’s National Environmental Youth Advisory Council appears to have lapsed. California is now taking applications for its own council at the state level.
Becerra holds strong lead over Hilton in race for California governor, new poll shows
As the campaign for California governor heads into the general election, Democrat Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Republican Steve Hilton, according to a new poll.
How Democrats plan to rein in Trump should they win in November
For Democrats, impeachment remains an option, but they are reluctant to make it a centerpiece of their agenda this time.
Mexican food is exposing Trump as the weak-salsa TACO he is
As Trump afflicts the U.S. with a prolonged civic bout of Montezuma’s Revenge, Mexican food’s role in the overall mess he has left us with is notable.
In Paramount merger, law and politics collide
David Ellison is threatening to pull Paramount out of Hollywood if the state continues its lawsuit against his merger. Is that a real threat?