Environment

New California laws explained in 60 seconds. Ring in 2020 by learning about California's new do's and don'ts, and how they will affect us all.

California's year of extreme events includes fires, floods, blobs, and blooms — here's a look back at 2019 from space.

We covered how Californians were affected by the workings — or non-workings — of their state government. Here are highlights:

California is banning smoking — cigarettes and anything else —  on state parks and beaches in 2020. After Jan.1 — as soon as the state puts up new signs warning about the ban — taking a puff while enjoying the great outdoors could cost you. State legislators have tried for years to make smoking illegal on […]

California's clean air enforcers want major truck manufacturers to sell zero-emission vehicles in the state — but the agency's proposal faces criticism from environmentalists and truck makers alike.

California's local governments are reacting too slowly to predictions of rising sea levels that threaten the state's economy and housing, according to a report released by the Legislative Analyst's Office.

Trump and Newsom clash over oil. Climate change takes toll on schools. California needs to do more to protect vulnerable residents in disasters.

California is clamping down on oil exploration. Washington is expediting it on nearly 2 million acres of federal land here. How will this schism play out?

The system Down Under fosters self-reliance, giving homeowners tools to protect themselves when expecting firefighters’ help is not realistic.

The rule stripping California of its power to police climate-warming car pollution takes effect today. Here’s what it means for California's commuters.