Californians need to make $1,000 more next year to keep up with 2025 gas prices: Study
Californians will need to make an extra $1,000 a year in pre-tax income if they want to keep up with the projected 2025 gas prices in the state, study shows.
Icelandic videographer captures mesmerizing volcanic lava flow, prompting 'fascinating' skepticism
Icelandic videographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured breathtaking footage of lava flowing across snow in Sundhnukagigar, near Grindavik, following a volcanic eruption in February.
Why California gas prices could get even more expensive
The plan approved will increase the state’s emission reduction targets and fund charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles.
California regulators approve climate rules that could raise gas prices significantly
The California Air Resources Board voted make emissions goals in the state stricter. Critics say the move could increase gas prices as much as 85 cents by 2030.
California's cleaner air rules could mean higher gas prices, critics say
Gas prices in California may soon go up dramatically, as the California Air Resources Board aims to make carbon emissions restrictions stricter.
Parts of Orange County under fruit fly quarantine
A portion of Orange County covering Santa Ana and Garden Grove is under quarantine after several Oriental fruit flies were detected.
LA County sues Coke and Pepsi over environmental concerns
In their lawsuit, LA County alleges PepsiCo and Coca-Cola misled people about how recyclable their bottles were, among other things.
$42 million buyout program offered to RPV homeowners
The FEMA grant will pay for 75% of the sale and property owners will contribute the remaining 25% through a reduction of the fair market value payment, city officials said.
1 hospitalized after possible rockslide on San Bernardino County highway
One person was rushed to the hospital after a rock fell on top of their vehicle on Highway 18 in San Bernardino County.
Bioluminescence returns to Southern California: Where to see it
The phenomenon associated with the red tide - or algae bloom - is filled with dinoflagellates, which then react when moved around by the water.
Group swims from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to call for protection of Sáttítla
Ahead of Indigenous Peoples' Day, a small group of swimmers swam the 3 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to raise awareness about a piece of cultural land they want to see protected: Sáttítla.
Chiquita Canyon landfill: Tax relief could be coming to impacted residents
Rep. Mike Garcia introduced a bill that would provide tax relief for residents impacted by the Chiquita Canyon landfill.
These are the greenest cities in the US, study shows
The study compared the 100 largest cities across 28 key "green" indicators to determine which cities engaged in cleaner, more sustainable habits to preserve the planet.
Newsom signs laws to curb oil and gas pollution
The legislation will help hold the oil industry accountable and protect communities from the impacts of pollution.
California banning plastic bags at grocery stores
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will ban plastic bags at California grocery stores.
California AG sues ExxonMobil over alleged plastic recycling deception
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
“Paper or plastic" will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags.
Gas, power shutoffs expand to Rolling Hills due to land movement
Southern California Gas says the cutoffs will affect the residents of 34 homes. Southern California Edison says their cutoffs will happen by 6 p.m. Wednesday to 51 homes.
National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
California passes ban on plastic grocery bags again, this time nixing thicker plastic bags
The legislation was passed in August. and now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature. If signed into law, the ban would start in 2026.