These new California laws go into effect in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
$490 fines begin: California's EV carpool decal program is officially over
The grace period for solo electric vehicle drivers to use carpool lanes ended Monday, Dec. 1 after the Trump administration stopped the Clean Air Vehicle decal program.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
Santa Monica Bay faces pollution concerns after Palisades Fire
Researchers are raising alarms about potential hazards in the water and on the beaches of Santa Monica Bay following recent storms and the lingering effects of the Palisades Fire.
All El Segundo Chevron refinery workers accounted for after massive fire erupts at facility
Officials confirmed all employees at a Chevron refinery in El Segundo are accounted for after a massive fire sent a giant fireball into the air.
These are the greenest cities in the U.S. in 2025, data shows
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
Trump nixed Clean Air Vehicle program for half million Californians. What now?
The Clean Air Vehicle decal program is ending in California, which means those stickers will no longer allow electric vehicles in the carpool lane.
New land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes sparks concerns
Four homes were damaged over the weekend after an estimated 300 to 400 feet of bluff along Marguerite Drive collapsed, dropping 50 to 60 feet toward the ocean.
Woodland Hills residents express concerns over cemetery development
Their concerns are not about ghosts or spirits, but rather the potential health hazards posed by toxic chemicals used at the nursery since the 1950s.
Downtown Ventura to stay car-free: What to know
This decision makes the downtown Ventura area a permanent pedestrian zone, continuing a closure that began in 2020.
California EV drivers are about to lose a major perk after 25 years
Over the life of the program, CARB says, more than 1.2 million decals were issued.
Californians urged to report monarch butterfly sightings
The California State Parks Foundation is urging the public to help track western monarch butterflies during California Biodiversity Day, which runs from September 6-14.
California's popular EV carpool lane decal program is ending: What to know
California was the first state to implement a clean air vehicle program offering special HOV lane access.
Thousands without water in Granada Hills, Porter Ranch amid elevated fire weather
The water outages could last through the weekend, LADWP officials said.
EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
Watch: Doorbell camera captures glimpse of giant wall cloud
A powerful EF-3+ tornado struck the rural town of Enderlin, North Dakota, late Friday night, killing three people and causing significant damage.
Yosemite National Park to open all campgrounds for first time in 6 years
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.
4 sea lion pups released off SoCal coast to mark end of toxic algae bloom
Officials at the Care Center confirmed that recent testing of ocean water showed no more signs of the domoic acid algae bloom, which had impacted marine life for 14 weeks.