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…
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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.…
For some incarcerated women, getting menstrual products is a nightmare
One of the things Alissa Moore remembers clearly from her time in prison is how the guards mocked her when…
Heat wave in the western US could start a sweltering summer
A major early-season heat wave heading toward western North America threatens to bring sweltering temperatures that could break records. Here,…
Opinion: Was my favorite teacher gay? Maybe a belly dancer could figure it out.
Dear Mr. H: This is Raphael Simon. Rafi, as you may remember me. We last saw each other in 1982…