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California, Oregon and Washington have joined around two dozen states, the District of Columbia and a few cities in suing the Trump administration over a new rule that weakens emission standards for cars and trucks. -
The Trump administration is rushing to finalize some of its biggest environmental rollbacks ahead of November's election. Some affected groups say they're too distracted by the pandemic to engage.
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Some California faith groups are excited about reuniting to pray, others are nervous about packed pews and shared greetings.
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The new guidelines stipulate religious centers must limit attendance to 100 people or 25% of the building's capacity, whichever is lower. They also recommend against singing and group recitation.
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The lawsuit says Newsom does not have the authority to create state election law and alleges his order will lead to voter fraud.
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As unemployment claims flood its Employment Development Department, California is seeking help from a company that has been criticized for past department projects.
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California lost a record 2.3 million jobs in April and its unemployment rate nearly tripled to 15.5%, reflecting the swift and widespread economic pain caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and the forced business shutdowns.
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Water users from all sides of the overallocated Klamath Basin are bracing for an exceptionally low water year. But after a judge’s ruling on Friday there won’t be any immediate changes to who gets to use that water.
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Humboldt County’s first coronavirus-related deaths have come from an outbreak at an assisted living facility.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to spend over half a billion dollars in federal money to purchase hotels and convert them into permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness.
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Fear of the coronavirus is making many people stay away from hospitals and doctors' offices. That's leading to concerns that people are skipping crucial screenings and treatments.
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Eliminating two health programs for seniors could save the state about $410 million over the next two budget years. But health advocates say that could force thousands of seniors into skilled nursing facilities in the middle of a pandemic.
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An extremely dry summer forecast is once again pitting water users on the Klamath River against one another.
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California led the nation in issuing a statewide stay-at-home order. But there's been an economic cost for going first — in the form of a $54 billion budget shortfall and unemployment projected to be as high as 25% this quarter.
