2026
Book bans, LGBTQ+ outing policy under scrutiny in state candidate Sonja Shaw’s Chino Valley district
Chino Valley Unified, led by state education candidate Sonja Shaw, faces complaints over removing library books and trying to revive LGBTQ+ notification rules.
Trump administration advances plan to rescind ‘Roadless Rule’ protecting national forests
The Trump administration has formally proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, clearing the way for roads and logging across more than 44 million acres of protected national forest, including in California.
Last-minute state legislation could help Stan Kroenke-backed San Diego arena, prompting outcry
A state lawmaker from San Diego has proposed fast-tracking the construction of an arena and housing project, drawing criticism from opponents who argue the site is not suitable for large-scale development because of flooding.
‘Brazen act of self-dealing’: Democrats seek to block a Trump-linked crypto bank
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted conditional approval for the Trump family’s World Liberty Trust Co. to become a bank handling cryptocurrency and digital assets.
The UK and Google are testing changes to flight paths to tackle aviation’s climate impact
Hundreds of commercial flights will be told to change their paths over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean during the next two winters.
Your car may not be fuel efficient, but your tires have to be now
California is now the only state in the country to require low-resistance tires on cars.
As Colorado River reservoirs shrink, Arizona warns of a legal fight
The Trump administration’s plan for the water-starved Colorado River is drawing criticism. Arizona warns it could sue.
This clumsy green beetle is buzzing all over L.A. It might just crash into your face
Big, green and notoriously bad at flying, figeater beetles are taking over Los Angeles this month. Here’s why the clumsy insects are thriving.
Billionaires open the purse to fight California wealth tax
A group funded by Google co-founder Sergey Brin and other billionaires gave $5 million to a group opposing Proposition 40. What it means for the fight over the proposed California billionaire tax.
House Ethics Committee announces sexual misconduct investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez
The committee said it is investigating allegations that Gomez engaged in “inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.” He said he did not violate the law or House ethics rules.