Nation Oct 25 Federal officials say plan for water cuts from 3 Western states is enough to protect Colorado River The U.S. Department of the Interior is throwing its support behind a proposal by Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. The states' plan would conserve 3 million acre feet of water through 2026.
Politics Oct 18 California Democrats split over taxing the rich for more electric vehicles A California ballot measure that would tax the rich to pay for electric vehicle programs has divided Democrats. Gov. Gavin Newsom is against Proposition 30, which would boost taxes for people making more than $2 million.
Nation Oct 06 Homelessness surging in many cities in amid end to COVID assistance Homelessness is expected to be up when the federal government releases results from an annual count in coming months, the first full tally since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Nation Sep 04 Mill Fire claims 2 lives in Northern California, sheriff says Two people have died in a blaze that ripped through a Northern California town, said Siskiyou County Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue.
Nation Aug 25 California moves toward phasing out sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035 California plans to require all new cars, trucks and SUVs to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035 under a policy approved Thursday by regulators that seeks a dramatic cut in carbon emissions and an eventual end to gasoline-powered vehicles.
Politics Aug 01 Settlement blocks planned federal fracking leases in California Leasing for new oil and gas drilling on federal land in California's Central Valley is temporarily blocked under a settlement announced Monday by the state attorney general.
Politics Jun 24 California plan to combat climate change pleases few A top California official says heat waves and drought gripping California highlight the urgency to slash fossil fuel use and remove planet-warming emissions from the air.
Nation May 23 Californians could see mandatory water cuts amid continuing drought The Democratic governor has called for a 15 percent voluntary reduction in water use but has so far avoided mandatory, sweeping cuts to water use. He may be changing his approach after water use went up dramatically in March.
Nation Apr 05 Police arrest second suspect in Sacramento shooting Police in Sacramento say a second suspect has been arrested in connection with the weekend mass shooting that killed six people and wounded 12.
Nation Apr 04 Arrest made in connection with Sacramento mass shooting that killed 6 Sacramento police have announced an arrest connected with the shooting that killed six people and wounded a dozen others in the heart of California's capital city.