South Carolina joins Southern redistricting push after U.S. Supreme Court ruling on minority districts
Republicans are rapidly pursuing redistricting efforts across the South following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affects majority-Black congressional districts
Trump’s Indiana victories send a warning to Republican dissenters
The results will likely bolster President Trump’s confidence heading into upcoming Republican primaries where he wants to help oust more incumbents, including U.S Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky.
Coded messages, ‘red boxing’ and other allegations in California’s testy race for governor
Becerra’s campaign website added strategic messaging often used to signal priorities to independent expenditure committees that cannot coordinate directly with the campaign.
Global forest loss fell sharply in 2025 after hitting record high
Tropical forest loss declined significantly last year, falling 36% after reaching a record level in 2024.
California, Arizona and Nevada announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River
California, Arizona and Nevada announced the three states have negotiated a plan for larger water cutbacks along the shrinking Colorado River.
California braces for uncertainty as last shipment of Persian Gulf oil arrives in Long Beach
Now California must figure out how to replace some 200,000 barrels of oil a day that will no longer be arriving from the Persian Gulf.
Elon Musk’s Tesla compensation totals $158 billion for 2025
Elon Musk’s 2025 Tesla compensation — on paper — is exceptional even in the context of increasingly large packages for executives seen as key to their companies.
Solar ranch aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win
A Tennessee solar developer is betting that cattle-grazing and solar panels can coexist — and benefit farmers as well as the electric grid.
Voter guide to the 2026 California primary election
California’s primary election takes place on June 2. Learn about L.A.’s city and county races and others for state offices.
Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
Trump urged Texas Republicans last year to redraw U.S. House districts to give the party an advantage. Democrats in California responded by doing the same. Then other states joined the battle. Lawmakers, commissions or courts have adopted new House districts in eight states.