California legislation would allow victims to sue oil and gas companies over disasters
California lawmakers propose legislation that could allow vicims of the devastating Southern California wildfires to sue oil and gas companies.
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How The Nature Conservancy came to broker a secret deal to end Point Reyes National Seashore’s ranching era
The Nature Conservancy’s role as banker and broker of the ranch buyouts, and the National Park Service’s pivotal entreaty to ...
Another casualty of a bone-dry winter: LA won’t take less water from Mono Lake
LA had planned to take substantially less from the iconic Eastern Sierra lake this winter. The decision is a blow to conservationists who have been trying to restore the lake for decades.
Scientists race to restore Calif.'s largest — and contaminated — freshwater lake
Scientists are racing to restore Clear Lake, California's largest freshwater lake, which has been struggling with algal ...
The L.A. Fires Expose the Problem With Conservation Policy
For more than a century, conservation policy has focused on economic development and wisely using natural resources.
Do you know where Southern California gets its water from? An explainer
Wildfires in Southern California have prompted major discussions about water in the state. Here's an overview of where water ...
These House newcomers came to the Capitol with big plans. Then the wildfires hit
The California infernos were baptism by fire in Washington politics for Reps. Luz Rivas, George Whitesides and Laura Friedman ...
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Climate change and mismanagement are altering California’s livelihood
In early January 2025, just a week after New Year, furious 80 mph Santa Ana winds swept through SoCal. The winds are natural, occurring when cool, pressurized desert air heats and picks up speed as it ...
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What California can learn from Texas on rebuilding after a natural disaster
An Assembly bill by John Harabedian aims to speed up housing recovery after the L.A. fires through a state-led task force.
Why experts say California is the best-equipped state to deal with wildfires
California has just experienced one of its worst wildfire seasons in years, despite the Golden State's ample resources to ...