Abortion access just took another blow. California wasn’t spared
The Supreme Court will decide whether to take a case that could severely limit telehealth abortions. Even if the justices don’t take it up, reproductive healthcare will face more attacks.
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.
Push to oust L.A. city attorney grows as challenger gains support of D.A., police union
Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman and the union that represents rank-and-file LAPD officers announced their support for John McKinney in the city attorney’s race Tuesday.
Election officials urge early mail-in voting, warn about ‘misinformation’
State elections officials warned voters Tuesday to send their mail-in ballots in early after changes at the U.S. Postal Service that have led to slower mail service throughout California.
Tom Steyer tries to sell voters on his own personal change
Tom Steyer has sold himself to voters as an agent of change, but will they buy the billionaire’s own transformation?
Taxes, program cuts and Newsom’s legacy on the line in budget negotiations
Whether Gov. Gavin Newsom solves California’s chronic spending deficit or dumps the problem on the next governor will define his legacy as a steward of trillions in taxpayer dollars.