‘Horrifying’ fire at California lithium battery plant sparks calls for new clean energy rules
When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it ...
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We Tracked California’s Lawsuits Against Donald Trump. Here’s Where the State Won — and Lost
California sued Donald Trump 123 times during his first presidency. Trump lost about two-thirds of cases filed against his ...
As LA schools prepare to reopen, toxic ash raises concerns
As parents in Los Angeles County prepare to send their children back to the schools in wildfire impacted areas that are still standing, parents are wondering how safe they are.
In policy reversal, Trump eliminates help for Black and Latino communities hit harder by pollution
President Trump is reversing his predecessor’s efforts to clean up areas hardest hit by pollution from heavy industry, ports ...
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Changes ahead as Trump to scrap 'EV mandate'
Trump's order, entitled "Unleashing American Energy", revokes a non-binding goal set by Biden that EVs make up half of new ...
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Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash
Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris ...
California Wildfire Updates: Fires Near Full Containment—As Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides
Three active fires in Los Angeles neared full containment Sunday, as the region receives much-needed rain that has produced ...
Can California’s battery storage industry survive Moss Landing fire? It better | Opinion
The fire confirmed the worst fears of a Central Coast community where a new battery farm is planned, writes SLO Tribune ...
Morro Bay residents were assured battery storage is safe. Moss Landing fire said otherwise | Opinion
In Morro Bay, any remaining goodwill for Vistra’s proposed battery storage project has evaporated, writes SLO.
Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of toxic ash runoff
Rain falling on Southern California is expected to aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires. But potentially heavy ...
Public can weigh in on Crown Point’s proposed water, sewage rate hikes
The public will get the chance to weigh in on proposed increases for both water and sewage usage in Crown Point.
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