Bamboo could be a sustainable solution for artificial grass problems
September 22, 2025 6 am pt To the editor: As this article says, there are thousands and thousands of artificial…
chemical
FDA must prioritize the supervision of widely used food additives
September 19, 2025 7 am pt To the editor: The proposal of the Food and Medicines Administration to formally prohibit…
An industrial chemical is being mixed with fentanyl.
An industrial chemical used in plastic products has been showing up in illegal drugs from California to Maine, a sudden…
Endorsement: Laura Friedman for Congressional District 30
California Assemblywoman Laura Friedman is all but certain to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 5.…
California lawmakers call for more studies on paraquat
California lawmakers have approved a bill that could help strengthen regulations on the use of paraquat, a powerful herbicide linked…
Five firefighters hospitalized after fire at cannabis operation
Five firefighters were hospitalized Saturday morning after noticing an unusual burning sensation on their faces while responding to a fire…
Microplastics may be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Add one more possible culprit to the long list of known cardiovascular risk factors, including red meat, butter, smoking and…
Opinion: California faces an uphill battle against plastic bags
Given its green bona fides, it's no surprise that California was the first state in the country to ban single-use…