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California
fromABC7 San Francisco
22 hours ago

CA lawmakers considering bill that could slash PG&E rates by 30%, pay out wildfire victims

State lawmakers are considering a bill to reduce PG&E bills by 30% and ensure fire survivors receive full settlements.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
22 hours ago

CA lawmakers considering bill that could slash PG&E rates by 30%, pay out wildfire victims

State lawmakers are considering a bill to reduce PG&E bills by 30% and ensure fire survivors receive full settlements.
#california
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
18 hours ago

Experts warn faster snowmelt could strain water supplies, urgency for storage solutions

California's snowpack is melting faster due to heat waves and climate change, impacting water management strategies.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Millions of Californians still have money on inflation relief debit cards -- they expire April 30

Hundreds of thousands of Californians have not cashed $400 million in inflation relief debit cards, which will expire on April 30.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED

California's mass license revocation impacts Sikh asylum seekers, causing economic hardship and job loss amid new federal regulations on non-domiciled licenses.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
18 hours ago

Experts warn faster snowmelt could strain water supplies, urgency for storage solutions

California's snowpack is melting faster due to heat waves and climate change, impacting water management strategies.
Law
fromCard Player
2 days ago

California Cardrooms Seek To Delay New Blackjack Rules - Poker News

California cardrooms are suing to block new blackjack rules, claiming they will harm jobs and tax revenue.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
23 hours ago

Newsom reluctant to endorse a successor, break gridlock in governor's race

California Democrats risk losing the gubernatorial election due to too many candidates splitting votes and no clear front-runner.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Millions of Californians still have money on inflation relief debit cards -- they expire April 30

Hundreds of thousands of Californians have not cashed $400 million in inflation relief debit cards, which will expire on April 30.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED

California's mass license revocation impacts Sikh asylum seekers, causing economic hardship and job loss amid new federal regulations on non-domiciled licenses.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 hours ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 hours ago

District 8 Supervisor Race Calls for Leadership Grounded in Public Service - San Francisco Bay Times

Leadership in District 8 focuses on community connection, housing stability, and public safety to improve lives and honor the legacy of queer life.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

A baby uses 3,000 diapers a year. Why a state lawmaker wants parents to know how they're made

California may require diaper manufacturers to disclose all ingredients on packaging and online, enhancing transparency for parents.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

Man speaking against data center arrested at Imperial County board meeting as tensions flare nationwide

High-tech data center controversy leads to arrest of a protester at a county meeting in Imperial County.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
19 hours ago

Weekend Roundup: New SMART Schedule, More High-Speed Rail Context... - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan enhances bus and rail service, increasing frequency and connectivity for North Bay residents.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
18 hours ago

Silicon Valley lawmaker secures millions for veteran housing - San Jose Spotlight

I'm absolutely committed to our veterans and getting more funding for this center. I have such respect for those who wear the uniform.
Mission District
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

After 10 years of fighting, 'No Coal' activists gear up for new battle

Activists are mobilizing to impose strict regulations against a coal export terminal in West Oakland, challenging the developers' progress.
fromwww.bxtimes.com
1 day ago

Governor Hochul announces congestion pricing is funding air quality improvements at Hunts Point Market Bronx Times

Congestion pricing has been a once-in-a-lifetime success story, leading to cleaner air, better transit and faster and safer traffic throughout the city. We knew that to do this right, we had to bring real air quality improvements directly to parts of New York City that have been neglected for far too long.
New York City
Media industry
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

60 Minutes Review of High-Speed Rail: A Lukewarm Look at the Project - Streetsblog California

CBS' 60 Minutes segment on high-speed rail in California lacked depth and sensationalism, failing to capture the project's progress and challenges.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Karen Bass seeks City Council approval for $360-million affordable housing, using 'mansion tax' funding

Los Angeles plans to allocate over $360 million for affordable housing projects, funding 80 initiatives to create and repair over 4,000 housing units.
Intellectual property law
fromKqed
1 day ago

Anthropic's Bid to Lift 'Supply Chain Risk' Label Suffers Setback in U.S. Appeals Court | KQED

Anthropic is contesting the Pentagon's classification as a supply-chain risk due to ideological motivations behind the government's actions.
#trump
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

Silicon Valley lawmakers want Trump removed under 25th Amendment - San Jose Spotlight

Trump's threats against Iran were followed by a ceasefire, prompting calls for his removal under the 25th Amendment from Silicon Valley lawmakers.
fromKqed
4 days ago
US politics

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
Left-wing politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Silicon Valley lawmakers want Trump removed under 25th Amendment - San Jose Spotlight

Trump's threats against Iran were followed by a ceasefire, prompting calls for his removal under the 25th Amendment from Silicon Valley lawmakers.
US politics
fromKqed
4 days ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems

House Democrats express confidence in voting systems, rejecting Trump administration's fraud claims and opposing voter ID laws that could disenfranchise millions.
#insurance
California
fromKqed
23 hours ago

California Insurance Commissioner Candidates Debate Solutions to Wildfire-Driven Crisis | KQED

Candidates for state insurance commissioner emphasize the need for better disaster insurance and support for wildfire prevention in California.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.
California
fromKqed
23 hours ago

California Insurance Commissioner Candidates Debate Solutions to Wildfire-Driven Crisis | KQED

Candidates for state insurance commissioner emphasize the need for better disaster insurance and support for wildfire prevention in California.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.
Public health
fromsfist.com
20 hours ago

SF Supervisor Says Drug-Free Supportive Housing Would Allow Relapses If They Don't Disrupt Others' Sobriety

Dorsey proposes drug-free supportive housing to reduce overdose deaths, despite skepticism from advocates about potential eviction policies.
Environment
fromFortune
2 days ago

Data centers are destroying states' clean energy dreams | Fortune

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Health care sales tax campaign under investigation

The FPPC wants to know if county government funds were used on Measure A campaign mailers, following complaints from the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association and Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County.
SF politics
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

SF leaders announce 1-day ceasefire to curb gun violence, hours before Mission shooting

San Francisco leaders called for a 24-hour ceasefire to address rising gun violence following a recent shooting incident.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Berkeley Hills fire burns 2 homes, ruptures gas line

The March 19 fire was a wake-up call for the community, highlighting the importance of egress planning and emergency access during such incidents.
East Bay (California)
Alternative transportation
fromsf.streetsblog.org
3 days ago

Call to Action: Tell AC Transit Board NO Fare Hikes & Service Cuts til they Rein in Costs - Streetsblog San Francisco

AC Transit Board is urged to avoid service cuts and fare hikes while identifying cost-saving measures for a balanced budget.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
20 hours ago

Mountain View could allow public drinking in downtown - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View plans to create an entertainment zone for open alcohol consumption during city events, starting with the World Cup this summer.
Environment
fromKqed
2 days ago

The Debate for Keeping Diablo Canyon Open Past 2030 Is On. What Could It Mean for Your Bills? | KQED

Californians may be overpaying PG&E for Diablo Canyon's operation, with potential savings if the agreement is restructured.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

The inspiring, infuriating, even comic tale of how we defeated L.A.'s smog and why we may have to again

Los Angeles is resilient, facing challenges like fires and disasters while striving for recovery and improvement in air quality and community safety.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
2 days ago

Storms Sweeping Bay Area This Week to Bring Rain and Thunderstorms | KQED

Northern California is expected to experience storms with rain, thunderstorms, and potential snowfall in the Sierra Nevada this week.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

What are the health impacts of sea-level rise, and who should pay?

The impact on patients and health services is just one part of a growing health burden driven by sea-level rise, including water contamination, infectious disease, food insecurity, displacement and worsening mental health.
Public health
California
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

In Year with a Glut of E-Bike Legislation, Blakespear's Efforts to Define E-Bikes and Limit E-Motos Advances - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1167 aims to clarify e-bike definitions and regulate e-motos to enhance safety and accountability in the marketplace.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California could get a 'super' El Nino. Here's what that means for the state

A potentially historic super El Niño may develop, bringing a wet winter to Southern California with increased risks of flooding and coastal erosion.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'Revolution' or 'chaos': The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco represent contrasting Republican approaches in California's gubernatorial race, with potential for significant political change.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
18 hours ago

Pay $4,000 for your Coachella ticket? This California bill may curb scalping

Ticket re-selling prices for Coachella are exorbitantly high, prompting legislative action to protect fans from scalpers.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Inside California's audacious bid to build the world's deepest floating wind farm

Humboldt Bay is set to become a hub for floating offshore wind energy, crucial for California's carbon neutrality goals by 2045.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

SF Supervisor Mahmood Introduces Ban on Uncertified Batteries Following Increase In Fires

San Francisco bans uncertified lithium-ion batteries to reduce fire risks and allows penalties for violations.
Environment
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Amazon rejects AWS climate disclosure proposal

Amazon's board urges shareholders to reject a proposal for more transparency on datacenter climate impacts amid significant infrastructure expansion plans.
#telework
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Exclusive | Fight brewing as controversial bill to let California state workers stay remote advances

California may adopt permanent telework for state employees, pending legislative approval and potential gubernatorial veto.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 days ago

California Assembly committee gives initial OK to state employee telework bill

Assembly Bill 1729 aims to protect California state workers' telework options and suspend the governor's return-to-office order.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Industry groups sue California over Truth in Recycling law

SB 343 forces dairy product manufacturers to remove vital recycling guidance from the very cartons Californians rely on every day. This law ignores the reality of our recycling infrastructure and unconstitutionally restricts our right to provide transparent recycling instructions to consumers. We are seeking to stop this policy before it leads to more waste and disrupts our ability to deliver milk to California families and schools.
Intellectual property law
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Sunnyvale joins other cities in approving ICE-free zones - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale City Council prohibits ICE from using city property for civil enforcement, aiming to protect immigrant communities.
Environment
fromAxios
2 days ago

Exclusive: JPMorgan strikes carbon removal deal that doubles as wildfire prevention

Graphyte will supply 60,000 tons of carbon removal credits over 10 years from projects in Arkansas and Arizona.
#wildfire-prevention
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago
California

Fire survivors call for audits of Edison's wildfire prevention spending

Fire survivors demand independent audits of Southern California Edison's wildfire prevention spending after failures in accountability and safety measures.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Legislators eye new prevention efforts in fire-scarred California: 'A tipping point'

California legislators introduced a dozen bills to prevent wildfires and reduce damage following devastating January fires that killed 31 people and caused $250 billion in losses.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Fire survivors call for audits of Edison's wildfire prevention spending

Fire survivors demand independent audits of Southern California Edison's wildfire prevention spending after failures in accountability and safety measures.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Legislators eye new prevention efforts in fire-scarred California: 'A tipping point'

California legislators introduced a dozen bills to prevent wildfires and reduce damage following devastating January fires that killed 31 people and caused $250 billion in losses.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

California Sues Trump Over Repeal of EPA's Authority to Fight Climate Change | KQED

As a result of these changes, engine and vehicle manufacturers no longer have any future obligations for the measurement, control, and reporting of GHG emissions for any highway engine and vehicle, including model years manufactured prior to this final rule.
US politics
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

California Must Stop Expanding Highways - Streetsblog San Francisco

California allocates transportation funding to highway expansion projects despite tailpipe pollution causing half of state greenhouse gas emissions, contradicting the need to prioritize sustainable travel alternatives.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

New legislation in San Francisco aims to allow eviction from supportive housing solely for drug use, addressing high overdose rates in these facilities.
California
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Nebraska woman billed $353 by California city she's never heard of

A Nebraska woman was mistakenly billed by a California fire department for emergency services she never received due to a clerical error.
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Why California's heat pump target is failing: a former Apple engineer's $3,800 fix for the installation crisis - Silicon Canals

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030, but installation challenges hinder progress.
#climate-policy
SF politics
fromThe New Republic
3 days ago

Kathy Hochul Has One Last Chance to Do the Right Thing on Climate

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering rolling back the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, alarming advocates and citizens alike.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

Here's a Look at the Tax Payments and Reported Incomes of Top Governor Candidates

Tom Steyer reported a total income of $39 million in 2024, surpassing all his major opponents combined.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
California
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

California Cracks Down on Luxury Car Registration Loopholes

High auto insurance rates and taxes drive some citizens to creatively handle vehicle registration, often leading to ethically dubious practices.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

States are suing the EPA for relinquishing its role as a greenhouse gas emissions regulator

The lawsuit specifically argues that the EPA's decision to rescind a 2009 study that determined greenhouse gases are dangerous to public health was illegal. The study, which is the source of what's called the "Endangerment Finding," was one of several justifications - along with things like the Clean Air Act - for the agency's ability to regulate emissions.
Environment
Environment
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

The Smog President Takes California to Court - Streetsblog California

The Trump Administration sued California to block its vehicle emissions standards and zero-emission vehicle requirements, arguing states lack authority to regulate fuel economy.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Oil flows again through controversial California pipeline after Trump order

The Trump administration invoked emergency powers to force reopening of a California offshore oil pipeline closed since 2015, overriding state regulatory objections and citing national security and energy needs.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Suspending gas tax, reducing refinery regulations pushed by two Democrats running for governor

Standing in front of a gas pump in a video posted to social media, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said the costs are "becoming an emergency for working families, and I think we ought to act like it." The moderate Democrat called on state lawmakers to suspend California's gas tax, which at 61 cents per gallon is the highest in the nation.
California
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Fuel, energy prices raise the pressure as California officials take next steps on climate

California's cap-and-invest climate program faces opposition over concerns it could increase energy costs while tightening emissions caps and reducing free allowances to industrial facilities.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

California leaders speak out against Trump administration's repeal of historic EPA findings

The Trump Administration repealed the EPA's 2009 endangerment finding and revoked vehicle greenhouse-gas standards, undoing federal emissions rules and triggering legal and political challenges.
SF politics
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Sacramento Snapshot: Could California pause the gas tax or start charging drivers fees based on mileage? A look at dueling proposals in the statehouse

California Republicans are pushing to suspend the state gas tax for one year, citing a perfect storm of affordability crisis, Middle East tensions, and refinery closures that may increase legislative support.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California wants millions of heat pumps. High power bills might get in the way

An all-electric, energy-efficient alternative to gas-burning furnaces, heat pumps are widely seen as the climate-friendly home heater of choice. They can do double-duty as both home heaters and AC units and are pretty good at maintaining a constant temperature inside a home without the blast-then-cool-off cycle typical of a furnace.
Environment
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coast

California sued the federal government over approval to restart Sable Offshore's two coastal oil pipelines, citing state regulatory authority and environmental risks.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California's plastic bill faces challenges from federal court and GOP attorneys general

California's single-use plastic law faces legal challenges from federal courts and Republican attorneys general who claim plastic reduction initiatives violate antitrust laws and harm consumers through corporate collusion.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

How California lawmakers are trying to speed up spending on voter-approved climate projects

Assembly Bill 35 would exempt Proposition 4 funds from Administrative Procedure Act review to accelerate disbursement of $10 billion for water, wildfire, drought, and climate resilience projects.
#affordability
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Very little plastic being recycled in California as state efforts falter

California's plastic recycling rates are extremely low across most plastic types, and regulatory setbacks undermine efforts to improve recycling under SB 54.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: If polluters paid for damage, state's deficit would be less

Fossil fuel companies should be held financially responsible for climate-driven damages to reduce taxpayer burdens and accelerate the transition to renewable electricity and all-electric buildings and vehicles.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

With a nudge from industry, Congress takes aim at California recycling laws

"California's policies have slowed American commerce long enough," Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) said in a post on the social media platform X announcing the bill.
California
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Why California is keeping this unusual solar plant running when both Trump and Biden wanted it closed

California ordered the Ivanpah solar-thermal plant to remain open 13 years despite costs, obsolescence, and bird deaths, citing grid reliability amid rising data-center demand.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Gov. Newsom's new budget wants to revive California rebate program for EVs

California proposes $200 million to revive an EV rebate program to keep zero-emission vehicles affordable and accessible after federal tax credits were eliminated.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Judge gubernatorial candidates by their stand on utilities

Elect a governor who refuses utility donations and appoints commissioners to strictly regulate investor-owned utilities to ensure reliable service and lower rates.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

New California Insurance Laws on the Books in 2026 | KQED

Insurance coverage is returning and expanding in California, but high premiums persist; new laws and financing aim to speed wildfire survivors' rebuilding and contents reimbursement.
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