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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.
Coverage for smoke damage, money for protecting homes passed to help wildfire victims
California lawmakers passed laws that would ensure insurance companies provide better coverage for smoke-damaged homes and financing for upgrades protecting residences from future fire damage.
Judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit challenging California transgender sports policies
A federal judge threw outa U.S. Justice Department lawsuit challenging California school policies that allow transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports.
Postal Service work to comply with Trump’s executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends
The effort is part of the implementation of President Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting and has been temporarily halted by a federal judge. The ruling is being appealed by the administration and the directive may ultimately end up back before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Convicted MAGA election denier declines job in California amid pressure from Newsom
Tina Peters, who served prison time for tampering with election equipment in Colorado, has declined a job offer in Shasta County, her attorney said.
State lawmakers pass bills targeting industrial operators after Boyle Heights fire
Some Republican legislators question the sweeping scope of the bills.
California lawmakers pass restrictions on hiring former immigration agents, ban on electric-shock gloves
California lawmakers on Monday voted to ban federal immigration agents from being hired for many local and state government jobs and outlaw electric-shock gloves.