What is the difference between a heat dome and a heat wave?
It sounds like something out of a horror movie, like “The Blob” or “Godzilla.” But “heat domes” are far from…
CALIFORNIA
Court rejects challenge to California Sites Reservoir project
California's plan to build the state's first major new reservoir in decades is moving forward after a court rejected a…
Amid bird flu, lawmakers in some states want to legalize raw milk
As health officials struggle to determine the spread of bird flu in American dairy cattle, some lawmakers are pushing to…
Oil industry asks Supreme Court to block climate change lawsuits
WASHINGTON- Oil and gas companies are asking the Supreme Court to block dozens of high-profile lawsuits from California to Massachusetts…
Overwhelmed by student loans? A Free California Program Can Help You
Student loan debt in California has surpassed $148 billion and Sacramento wants to help. A new program created by California's…
'Heat dome' will bring high temperatures and dangerous heat to California
A major early-season heat wave is expected to hit much of inland California this week, with highs topping 100 from…
Rubio's Coastal Grill closes 48 restaurants in California
Rubio's Coastal Grill, a Carlsbad-based fast-casual Mexican restaurant, abruptly closed 48 stores in California, citing the rising cost of doing…
California electricity billing discourages conversation. that's crazy
To the editor: Thank you for sharing calculations that show how California utilities are on the verge of ruining conservation…
Can the US Drought Monitor keep up with climate change?
Known for its bright bands of yellow, orange and red, the U.S. Drought Monitor has warned farmers, residents and officials…
How does climate change cause heat waves?
Climate change is transforming the character of the West's hottest periods, making them more frequent, more persistent and more deadly.…