Aug 29 California lawmakers approve landmark fast food workers bill By Don Thompson, Associated Press California lawmakers on Monday advanced a nation-leading measure that would give more than a half-million fast food workers more power and protections, over the objections of restaurant owners who warn it would drive up consumers' costs. Continue reading
Aug 27 California considers legislation giving fast food workers more power, protections By Don Thompson, Associated Press The proposal awaiting final action before the California Legislature adjourns Wednesday would create a new Fast Food Council made up of four workers’ delegates alongside four employers’ representatives and two state officials that would set minimum standards for wages, hours… Continue reading
Aug 25 California moves toward phasing out sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035 By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 15 Drought-stricken Western states face deadline to cut water use from Colorado River By Felicia Fonseca and Sam Metz, Associated Press Seven Western U.S. states face a deadline from the federal government to come up with a plan to use substantially less Colorado River water in 2023. Continue reading
Aug 06 Roads remain closed after record-breaking rains flood Death Valley National Park By Jacques Billeaud, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Hundreds of hotel guests trapped by flash flooding at Death Valley National Park were able to drive out after crews cleared a pathway through rocks and mud, but roads damaged by floodwaters or choked with debris were expected to remain… Continue reading
Aug 03 Deadly McKinney wildfire still not under control, as blaze destroys small California town By Haven Daley, Christopher Weber, Associated Press Firefighters say they're making progress as they battle California's largest and deadliest wildfire of the year. Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch 7:07 Local health authorities race to contain the highly contagious monkeypox virus By Stephanie Sy, Dorothy Hastings The monkeypox outbreak continues to grow faster than many initially expected. Nearly 6,000 cases have been reported in the U.S. since May and three states have issued emergency declarations over the outbreak in the last week. New York City Health… Continue watching
Aug 02 California governor declares state of emergency to combat monkeypox By Don Thompson, Associated Press California's governor has declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak. Continue reading
Aug 02 Rain helps fight California wildfires that killed 2, but lighting could threaten more blazes By Noah Berger, Christopher Weber, Associated Press At least two people have died from a raging California blaze that's one of several menacing thousands of homes Monday in the Western U.S. Continue reading
Aug 01 Settlement blocks planned federal fracking leases in California By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press 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. Continue reading