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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
Disabled veterans may be getting a big property tax break in California
Severely disabled veterans in California could be getting an expanded tax break. Proposed legislation would exempt from taxation 50% of the residential property owned by a fully disabled veteran, or 100% if their household income does not exceed $40,000.
Becerra’s closest advisor pleaded guilty in a criminal case. His gubernatorial rivals are piling on
Xavier Becerra is under attack in California’s governor’s race after his trusted advisor Sean McCluskie pleaded guilty in December to stealing from Becerra’s campaign account.
How a fast food taco showed us who Steve Hilton really is
The social media blowback exploded like a digital Montezuma’s revenge. Some noted that “street tacos” are made with corn tortillas and bought from a food truck or street stall.
L.A. quietly fires its first chief heat officer
Marta Segura stepped into the new role in 2022 amid a dramatic increase in climate-fueled heat events.