Climate
As Colorado River reservoirs plummet, Trump administration orders water cuts
The Trump administration has released a detailed water-saving plan for the Colorado River, where reservoirs have been dropping dramatically.
Shadow ‘highly likely’ to nest up with new eagle pal, biologist says
On the heels of Jackie’s death, Shadow is spending time with a new eagle at his Big Bear aerie. Expert says it’s “highly likely” they’ll pair up come nesting season.
Carson reaches $370 million settlement with Marathon Petroleum, resolving tax dispute
The agreement comes after years of litigation over how much Marathon should pay Carson in local taxes.
Judge allows controversial oil company to continue pumping, strips California of oversight
The ruling was a blow to California, as the federal judge upheld Trump administration orders that helped restart the operation off Santa Barbara’s coast.
Remains of famed eagle Jackie will go to tribes. Some fans are fighting it
Jackie brought millions together in life. In death, the beloved bald eagle’s final resting place has ignited a bitter clash where internet fame and tribal rights collide.
Amid controversy, California officials release long-awaited Delta water plan
California’s state water board has released a long-awaited plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
State approves ‘Zone Zero’ fire-safe landscaping rules, reshaping yards for millions of Californians
The California Board of Forestry approved “Zone Zero” regulations outlining what residents in fire-prone areas can plant, build and store near their homes.
Trump administration advances plan to rescind ‘Roadless Rule’ protecting national forests
The Trump administration has formally proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, clearing the way for roads and logging across more than 44 million acres of protected national forest, including in California.
The UK and Google are testing changes to flight paths to tackle aviation’s climate impact
Hundreds of commercial flights will be told to change their paths over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean during the next two winters.
Your car may not be fuel efficient, but your tires have to be now
California is now the only state in the country to require low-resistance tires on cars.