DOJ indicts Phillips 66 for SoCal refinery allegedly dumping industrial wastewater into sewer
Phillips 66 faces federal indictment for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging industrial wastewater into the LA sewer system without reporting it.
Consumer tip: Finding a contractor in California
Always hire a licensed contractor for home improvement projects over $500 in California.
Get at least three bids and compare the scope of work carefully.
California Insurance Commissioner takes step to increase insurance availability in wildfire-distressed areas
California's new wildfire modeling regulation aims to improve insurance availability for high-risk areas.
The regulation seeks to stabilize the insurance market and hold companies accountable.
State EV mandates touch off panic among automakers
Carmakers face unrealistic EV sales requirements; 35% must be electric by 2026 in California and 11 other states.
Toyota Calls California EV Rules 'Impossible'
Toyota warns that California's EV regulations may distort the automotive industry and limit consumer choices.
Goal of One Million EV Charging Stations in California Called Unrealistic
California faces challenges in meeting the demand for public charging stations amid the rapid increase in electric cars.
California regulators to vote on changing how power bills are calculated
Changing how power companies calculate bills: $24.15 fixed charge/month, offset by lowered electricity price, benefits high energy users and electric car owners.
State EV mandates touch off panic among automakers
Carmakers face unrealistic EV sales requirements; 35% must be electric by 2026 in California and 11 other states.
Toyota Calls California EV Rules 'Impossible'
Toyota warns that California's EV regulations may distort the automotive industry and limit consumer choices.
Goal of One Million EV Charging Stations in California Called Unrealistic
California faces challenges in meeting the demand for public charging stations amid the rapid increase in electric cars.
California regulators to vote on changing how power bills are calculated
Changing how power companies calculate bills: $24.15 fixed charge/month, offset by lowered electricity price, benefits high energy users and electric car owners.
California contractor fined for heat violations. They are still under investigation for retaliation
California regulators fined a labor contractor for serious heat violations impacting farmworkers' safety during extreme conditions.
Why workers still swelter, weeks after new heat standards took effect for indoor worksites
California's enforcement of new heat safety regulations at indoor workplaces remains inconsistent, risking workers' health and safety amidst extreme temperatures.
California contractor fined for heat violations. They are still under investigation for retaliation
California regulators fined a labor contractor for serious heat violations impacting farmworkers' safety during extreme conditions.
Why workers still swelter, weeks after new heat standards took effect for indoor worksites
California's enforcement of new heat safety regulations at indoor workplaces remains inconsistent, risking workers' health and safety amidst extreme temperatures.
They Delivered 5,600 Babies. They Blame California Rules for Putting Them Out of Business | KQED
California's stringent licensing requirements for birth centers have contributed to their decline, further limiting maternity care options for women.
Case Against Airbnb in Fatal House Party Shooting Can Proceed, Judge Rules | KQED
Airbnb and the homeowner are being sued for negligence related to a fatal shooting at an unregistered rental party.
The complaint emphasizes violations of local laws regarding short-term rentals.
San Francisco Overdose Deaths Fall to Lowest Level Since Pre-Pandemic | KQED
Methadone's overregulation hinders treatment access, necessitating a shift towards more flexible policies for effective addiction management.
Many In the Beer Community Are Big Mad That People Are Bringing Their Kids to Taprooms
The debate over bringing kids to breweries is reignited, with opinions divided within the craft beer community.
SunPower details Bay Area job cuts, will slash more than 100 jobs in region
SunPower cutting over 100 jobs in the Bay Area due to reduced costs in the solar energy market.
Major insurer vows increase in California home policies if risk estimation rules change
Insurance companies in California may resume issuing new homeowner policies in response to rule changes allowing them to predict future risks more efficiently.
Smog check cheaters busted, feds say; California ring allegedly turned pollution into cash
Scheme involved cheating on smog tests using sophisticated methods
California developed software to prevent smog test fraud
Opinion: How a California climate win could end up destroying rainforests
Biofuels in California are primarily produced from renewable biomass like waste and plant oils.
California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard encourages the use of low-carbon fuels, including renewable diesel made from oil waste.
Pop-Up Event In Oakland Brings Artists, Music Lovers Together | KQED
Couchdate pop-up event in Downtown Oakland provides a space for artists and music lovers to connect.
Advocates outraged over Governor Newsom's administration delay in implementing heat-related work rules to protect indoor workers.
Landmark heat rules for California workers are opposed by state finance officials
California Division of Occupational Safety and Health voted for new indoor heat rules despite Department of Finance concerns
The new rules would set temperature requirements in indoor workplaces without air conditioning.
She wanted to open a gun store. They wanted to shut one down. Local laws got in the way
Opening a gun store in California can be challenging due to strict regulations and opposition from local authorities.
California has seen a decrease in the number of gun stores, partly due to the state's strict firearms regulations and high taxes.
Virginia's Youngkin, Miyares strike back at California electric vehicle mandate: 'Declaring independence'
Virginia will no longer follow California's electric vehicle mandates, asserting independence from external regulations.
One South Bay school flouts California recycling law but few complain
California's recycling laws require schools to provide recycling and composting options, but some schools, like Los Gatos High, are not compliant.
Strict New Wildfire Law Might Ban Plants and Bushes Within Five Feet of Homes in Wildfire-Prone Areas
California fire officials are considering banning combustible materials within five feet of homes in high-risk wildfire areas.
California passes new workplace indoor heat rules. Again.
State-mandated relief from heat regulations is finally coming to protect indoor workers in California, with specific exemptions for certain facilities like jails and state prisons.