Science Oct 01 Judy Woodruff Reports: Cities Worldwide Taking Action on Climate Change NewsHour senior correspondent Judy Woodruff moderated a panel of local and regional leaders from around the world Wednesday in Los Angeles as part of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Global Climate Summit 2. By Quinn Bowman
World Sep 01 SoCal Fire Grows, Threatens Los Angeles Suburbs A large wildfire north of Los Angeles has grown to more than 121,000 acres and has forced thousands of evacuations as fire crews struggle to contain its expansion.
World Aug 31 Thousands Evacuate as Calif. Fires Spread A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California has scorched more than 100,000 acres since it first started on Wednesday, claiming the lives of two firefighters over the weekend and destroying 21 homes in the mountains north of Los Angeles.
Politics Aug 19 Watch California Budget Woes Squeeze Overcrowded Prisons As California continues to struggle over budget gaps, Spencer Michels measures the likely effects of funding cuts on the state's overcrowded prisons.
Jul 14 Watch Fallout Continues from California’s Budget Woes After failing to plug a $26 billion budget gap, California has begun sending out IOUs to cover its costs, but most banks are refusing to accept them. Spencer Michels reports on the ongoing financial crisis in the Golden State. Continue watching
Feb 19 After Long Battle, Calif. Budget Heads to Governor By PBS News Hour The California Assembly approved the state's long-awaited budget, sending the package to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger after several all-night sessions and political concessions. Continue reading
Jan 29 California Senate Rejects Health Care Reform Bill By PBS News Hour A California Senate committee voted Monday to reject a bill by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that would have covered millions of uninsured Californians, ending the hopes of advocates that it would provide a model for national health care reform. Continue reading
Dec 20 Watch EPA Decision to Block State Emissions Plans Raises Policy Debate The Environmental Protection Agency denied new emissions proposals from California and 16 other states Wednesday that would set guidelines for automakers. Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and a former EPA official debate who should regulate emissions. Continue watching
Dec 20 EPA Decides Against Calif. Emissions Standards By PBS News Hour President Bush on Thursday defended the decision of EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson to block California from implementing its tailpipe emissions law. Continue reading