Sep 07 Watch 8:30 Record-setting heat wave pushes California power grid to the brink By Stephanie Sy, Murrey Jacobson, Dorothy Hastings A record-setting heat wave has pushed California to the brink with the state facing its highest chance of rolling blackouts this year. Electricity demand forced the power grid operator to urge residents to conserve energy for an eighth straight day. Continue watching
Sep 06 Watch 4:15 News Wrap: Manhunt for stabbing spree suspect in Canada, Juul agrees to $440M settlement In our news wrap Tuesday, a manhunt in Canada continues for the remaining suspect in Sunday's stabbing spree that killed 10 people, electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs will pay nearly $440 million over allegations that its marketing triggered a surge… Continue watching
Sep 06 Watch 6:51 Climate change increasing chance of 'mega storm' in California, scientists say By Stephanie Sy California is no stranger to extreme weather. It typically comes in the form of severe drought and wildfires, but a new study suggests the Golden State should also be preparing for a mega storm it hasn't seen the likes of… Continue watching
Sep 06 California facing chance of blackouts amid heat wave and electrical grid demand By Robert Jablon, Associated Press State energy officials said the electrical load Tuesday afternoon could top 51,000 megawatts, the highest demand the state has ever seen. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 5:13 News Wrap: Manhunt in Canada after mass stabbing kills 10, court upholds Kenya election In our news wrap Monday, a manhunt spreads across much of western Canada after a stabbing spree leaves ten people dead, Kenya's Supreme Court unanimously upholds William Ruto's narrow win in the presidential election and the Israeli military acknowledged "a… Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch 7:56 California's move to ban sales of new gasoline-fueled cars could spread to other states By Amna Nawaz, Maea Lenei Buhre In a historic vote in August, California regulators agreed to ban the sale of new gasoline-fueled cars by 2035. Because the state is the largest auto market in the U.S., the move could lead to a nationwide shift. But as… Continue watching
Sep 05 What is xeriscaping? How you can turn your lawn into a sustainable oasis By Justin Stabley In movies, books and other media, the image of the American dream often included a lush green lawn. But some homeowners are looking to save money and minimize their environmental impact. Continue reading
Sep 04 Mill Fire claims 2 lives in Northern California, sheriff says By Adam Beam, Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Two people have died in a blaze that ripped through a Northern California town, said Siskiyou County Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue. Continue reading
Sep 03 Over a dozen states grapple with adopting California's electric vehicle mandate By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Seventeen states with vehicle emission standards tied to rules established in California face weighty decisions on whether to follow that state's strictest-in-the nation new rules that require all new cars, pickups and SUVs to be electric or hydrogen powered by 2035. Continue reading
Sep 03 Northern California wildfire destroys 100 homes and buildings amid deep drought By Adam Beam, Associated Press A wind-swept wildfire in rural Northern California tore through a neighborhood and destroyed about 100 homes and other buildings, fire officials said Saturday after at least two people were injured and thousands were forced from their homes. Continue reading