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
Aug 31 Watch 5:57 News Wrap: FDA authorizes omicron boosters, inspectors head to Ukraine nuclear plant In our news wrap Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration authorized two updated COVID-19 boosters to target the omicron strain of the virus, life expectancy in the U.S. fell to just over 76 years as the pandemic continued to take… Continue watching
Aug 31 California won't expand teen vaccination without parental approval By Don Thompson, Associated Press California won't allow teens age 15 and up to be vaccinated against the coronavirus without their parents' consent. Continue reading