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After exile, California tribes could help oversee ancestral redwoods again
A fight over California’s redwood forests pits tribes and environmentalists against loggers as lawmakers consider a bill to reimagine the state’s 14 demonstration forests.
Eco-friendly toilet papers are trendy, but which you choose matters
Toilet paper, a product that is used for a few seconds before being disposed of forever, is made with energy-intensive manufacturing processes and chemicals like chlorine that pollute the environment
Mezcal’s popularity is booming in the U.S. That comes with a growing cost to Mexico
Production of mezcal in Mexico is booming, but producers struggle to balance economic survival with environmental protection.
The crazy new world of wildfire home-defense tech
California’s devastating wildfires have prompted a flurry of tech designed to defend homes. Much of it remains pricey and unproven.
Tennessee lawmakers pass U.S. House map carving up majority-Black district in Memphis
Republican leadership quickly adjourned the special session, sending the new map on to Republican Gov. Bill Lee, who promptly signed it into law.
Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new U.S. House primary, if courts allow different districts
Alabama lawmakers are set to vote on a measure that could change the state’s congressional primaries as part of a bid to switch its U.S. House districts.
California hospitals will soon provide free diapers to newborns thanks to new state program
California is partnering with nonprofit Baby2Baby to provide new parents with 400 free diapers, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday. The program is part of an effort to help families with the rising cost of living.
Who won the California governor debate on CNN? Here’s what our columnists say
Villaraigosa had a strong night. Becerra projected steadiness. Bianco was the biggest loser. Where did all of this land with California voters?
Top takeaways from fiery, at times ugly, California governor debate on CNN
Democrat Xavier Becerra’s rapid rise in California’s race for governor made him a ripe and constant target during a combative nationally televised debate Tuesday evening.
Governor’s debate spawns another raucous clash: 5 explosive moments
Candidates for California governor face off in another televised debate hosted by L.A. TV stations NBC4 and Telemundo 52 as voting begins in the June 2 primary.