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Could free transit for kids help California beat climate change?

The Legislature is considering giving everyone age 18 and under free rides on public transportation. But will that really create a generation of lifetime riders?

经过 Jakob Lazzaro • 2 月 24, 2020

环境

California’s Phil Ting tilts at windmills — ban gas-powered cars! — hoping to start a conversation

Ting may sometimes be the California Assembly’s Don Quixote, chasing seemingly impossible dreams. But he says it's a win to just get people talking.

经过 朱莉·卡特 • 2 月 20, 2020

教育

Track California schools closed by climate disasters, says lawmaker, citing ‘the times we’re living in’

AB 2126 follows a CalMatters report on the toll natural disasters are taking on K-12 education. It would share real-time data on school closures statewide.

经过 Ricardo Cano • 2 月 19, 2020

重要的事情

Ben Carson bonds with Garcetti + Sanders scorches PG&E + Sac Bee’s tough day

Ben Carson and Eric Garcetti discuss solutions to homelessness. Sanders lights into PG&E. Sacramento Bee owner files for bankruptcy.

经过 Dan Morain • 2 月 14, 2020

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California analysts urge lawmakers: reject Gov. Newsom’s $1 billion climate loan proposal

The Legislative Analyst's Office warns California may not be able to spot the right projects to fund with a proposed green loan program. 

经过 雷切尔贝克尔 • 2 月 13, 2020

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Disaster days legislation + New effort to curb health care costs + Unions make gains

"Disaster relief" summer schools proposed in wildfire country. A new effort emerges to control health care costs. Stalled bills may rise again.

经过 Dan Morain • 1 月 24, 2020

环境

Bonds on the ballot: Will billions of dollars help California cope with climate change?

Given California’s international leadership in addressing climate change, it isn’t surprising that voters will be asked this November to approve billions of dollars in bonds to help the state become more resilient. But why settle for one ballot proposal when you can have three? Competing plans for “climate resiliency” bonds come from three sides of […]

经过 朱莉·卡特 • 1 月 22, 2020

重要的事情

Newsom turns to Delta tunnel project, while a conservative icon dies

Election guide answers all your primary questions. Newsom restarts Delta water project. Motel vouchers help to house impoverished Fresno County families.

经过 Dan Morain • 1 月 17, 2020

气候变化

Clean up cars and cement industry to reach California’s climate goals, report says

California's current climate policies won't cut greenhouse gas pollution enough to meet the state's goals — but a new report says cleaning up cars and the cement industry could help.

经过 雷切尔贝克尔 • 1 月 16, 2020

环境

Bill to weaponize clean car rebates stalls in California’s pollution battle against Trump

A bill to restrict clean car rebates to vehicles from companies that signed on to California's greenhouse gas deal stalled in the state Legislature.

经过 雷切尔贝克尔 • 1 月 13, 2020