May 2026
A dire ‘math problem’ on the Colorado River and wholly inadequate responses
The Colorado River is severely overtapped and its reservoirs are declining to critically low levels. Experts analyze what it would take to head off disaster.
200,000 Californians help the grid out in tough times and get paid for it. Now that’s up in the air
California has one of the most successful “virtual power plants” in the world, but it’s on the chopping block.
3 ads that explain California politics
The California governor and L.A. mayor races are heating up in the final weeks before the primary. Ads for Spencer Pratt, Matt Mahan and Tom Steyer offer insights into who might win and why.
Vance says $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California will be deferred over fraud concerns
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the Trump administration is deferring $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements to California over concerns the state is allowing “fraudsters” to drive up costs to taxpayers by pushing unnecessary medications on unsuspecting patients.
Newsom to propose fund to help California wildfire victims rebuild
The $100-million fund would help wildfire victims rebuild homes by covering loan-loss guarantees and reducing interest rates during construction.
Heavier storms and longer dry spells are drying California and the West
As more rain is concentrated in heavier storms, many parts of California and the western U.S. are drying, new research shows.
Louisiana advances plan to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House district after court ruling
The early morning Senate committee vote came after hours of impassioned testimony from Black residents and Democrats opposed to the move.
Solar firm plans $750 million in power grids in four African nations
Renewvia Energy Corp., which builds self-sufficient solar-powered mini-grids, is expanding into settlements in four African nations as efforts grow to address the shortage of power on the continent.
Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage heat waves
A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills
Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw U.S. House seats
Republican state officials are confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials across the South by redistricting U.S. House seats as primary season is underway