Climate
The Earth is sizzling, but climate isn’t a hot topic for Democrats in this year’s campaigns
Climate change has become a less prominent election-year issue for Democrats as voters say concerns such as affordability are more pressing
Stinky river crisis: San Diego County approves $1.8 billion to treat Tijuana River sewage
Sewage from Tijuana flows into Imperial Beach, Coronado and other parts of southern San Diego County, sickening swimmers and surfers and forcing beach closures.
One less barrier for farmers who want to cover fields with solar panels
Converting farmland to solar farms would become easier under a California bill awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.
Sweeping climate and energy legislation goes to Newsom’s desk
New laws aim to rework California’s climate spending, close an environmental review loophole and rein in electricity rates, among other measures.
The disease that decimated American elms could help bring them back
A group of 6,000 young American elms in Vermont could help save one of the country’s most iconic trees
More than 20 may be missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
The flash flood happened around 2:30 p.m. Saturday and resulted in “significant impacts” to infrastructure throughout Bright Angel Canyon.
Bear family rescued from large water tank in La Verne during heat wave
Officials speculated that the bear and her cubs may have entered the tank because they were thirsty. The high temperature in La Verne Saturday was 98 degrees.
‘Measured in weeks, not days’: Plaskett and Timber fires near Big Sur scorch 33,000 acres
Crews are continuing to battle two wildfires in Monterey County that have collectively burned more than 33,000 acres and forced more than 600 people to evacuate.
California lawmakers crack down on AI used in public comment
Senate Bill 1159 will make it easier for public agencies to protect themselves from the rising use of artificial intelligence for civic engagement.
California sues Trump administration, developer over deal to walk away from Morro Bay wind power
The Trump administration struck a $120 million agreement with Golden State Wind in April to abandon its wind lease and pursue oil instead.