Environment
Last-minute plan to help Californians with electric bills fails
The author pulled the Assembly utility bill from consideration a day before the Legislature’s deadline.
Environment
Molly Peterson
Environment and Health Editor
Rachel Becker
Water Reporter
Alejandro Lazo
Climate Reporter
Alejandra Reyes-Velarde
California Divide / Environmental Justice Reporter
Environment
A stunt or first step? Inside California’s last-minute effort to cut electric bills and streamline clean energy
Consumers would get a small credit on electric bills if the legislation passes. Solar companies say the energy measures might not be effective in streamlining projects.
Environment
California emergency alerts warn you about fires and extreme weather. How to sign up in your county
Early warning systems save lives during disasters, but a recent FEMA survey found that only a third of people are signed up. Use this resource to find your county’s emergency alert sign-up page.
Environment
Technically, California won’t delay an oil well protection law — but Newsom axes funding to enforce it
The governor backed off his controversial plan to extend deadlines for oil and gas operators to comply with a new law on wells. But he also wiped out the funding state agencies say they need to hire staff and carry out the regulations.
Climate Change
California hits milestones toward 100% clean energy — but has a long way to go
Fossil fuels are still a large source of electricity, but California has made progress with renewables while keeping the lights on.
Housing
Push to build more homes on California coast stifled after lawmakers derail housing bills
Several efforts to minimize the power and influence of the California Coastal Commission have stalled.
Environment
California legislators debate giving oil companies until 2031 to monitor wells for leaks
The last-minute Newsom administration plan would delay by four years a law’s deadline for safety rules at oil wells near homes and schools.
Climate Change
California seeks Biden administration approval for controversial diesel truck ban
The EPA must grant a waiver before the diesel truck measure can be implemented. It’s one of California’s most controversial measures to clean up air pollution and greenhouse gases.
Environment
Dangerous herbicide used on California crops banned
The chemical, used for decades, can harm babies’ developing brains. Farmworkers and people living near fields are most at risk. The EPA issued a rare emergency order.
California Wildfires
California battles onslaught of wildfires with help from mutual aid: ‘More resources than rest of US combined’
So many intense wildfires all at once require an intricate chess game for maneuvering firefighters and equipment around the U.S.