EnvironmentThousands still evacuated near Southern California chemical tank despite eased explosion fearsMay 26, 2026Thousands of people who live near a damaged hazardous chemical tank in Southern California still can't return home, even as officials say the risk of a catastrophic explosion had largely passed.
Sacramento RegionLooking to go electric? Here’s what to know about EV’s in SacramentoMay 19, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe price tag and change of pace can be daunting, but enthusiasts say it’s worth it.
EnvironmentMore than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homesMay 19, 2026More than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders as a wildfire continues to threaten suburban homes in Southern California. The Sandy Fire in hills above Simi Valley, northwest of Los Angeles, had consumed more than two square miles of dry brush.
EnvironmentDelivering the future: Zipline tests drones high above historic Yolo county cattle ranchMay 19, 2026 | Chris NicholsZipline’s drones fly thousands of test missions each week above the ranch’s rolling hills near Esparto. The Bay Area company’s goal is to fly consumer goods directly to your home.
EnvironmentData centers are guzzling California’s water. We have no idea how muchMay 18, 2026Data centers are expanding into water-stressed California communities. Lax disclosure rules keep the public in the dark about actual water usage.
EnvironmentCalifornia now faces a ‘fire year.’ How is the state preparing?May 14, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Andrew GarciaThe Golden State could face a potentially wildfire-prone summer amid a lack of snowfall and warming weather, and emergency services are gearing up to combat what has become the “fire year.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s new plastic recycling rules spark fights from all sidesMay 13, 2026California set the country's most ambitious plastic recycling deadline. Now both environmental advocates and plastic producers may head to court.
State GovernmentCalifornia: State Farm violated law in handling of L.A. fire insurance claimsMay 4, 2026The Insurance Department found hundreds of violations by State Farm and calls for millions of dollars in penalties and a possible suspension.
EnvironmentStates across the wildfire-prone Western US are using AI for early detectionMay 4, 2026Another severe wildfire season is forecast for the Western U.S. due to record-breaking heat and an abysmal snowpack. Some states and utilities are trying to get ahead of that threat using AI.
Environment‘This is where you live’: California adds three new state parksApril 29, 2026 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezThe new public spaces in Yuba, Fresno, Madera and Kern counties are being touted as the largest expansion of the state parks system in decades. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
