Keep an eye on these 5 deals as California lawmakers close out the legislative session

California lawmakers have fewer than 30 days to hash out deals on climate spending, wildfires, school sex abuse settlements and California Forever

The chemical that caused the Garden Grove evacuations is stored all over California

Regulators don't require facilities storing methyl methacrylate to have emergency plans. Thousands of people live nearby.

California overhauls carbon market — critics say it's a giveaway to oil

California air regulators approved a sweeping carbon market overhaul Friday, giving oil refineries billions in free permits over environmentalists' objections.

California bill moves to make cheaper alternative fuel available to more drivers

E85 can cost less than gasoline per gallon. But in California, finding and saving money with the fuel is more complicated.

$6 gas and refinery fears collide with California’s climate ambitions

A new carbon market proposal could send billions in free permits to industry while cutting money for California programs.

California governor frontrunner Xavier Becerra's playbook: Never say you're sorry

While other California governor candidates apologize for past mistakes, Democratic frontrunner Xavier Becerra has a different strategy: dodge and dismiss.

As Prices Climb, California Imports More Gasoline Made From Russian Oil

The state’s failure to reduce driving and to stockpile fuel led to dependence on sanctioned oil refined elsewhere.

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Ex-staffer says Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her

“These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor,” Swalwell said in a statement.

California billionaire tax is a no-brainer for progressive Democrats, right? Wrong.

The California billionaire tax is divisive even among progressive Democrats. But don’t expect labor leaders or lawmakers to criticize it out loud.

Trump energy chief attacks California oil and gas policies in Long Beach

A wetlands-for-drilling deal collapsed under a state law. Now it's fuel for a federal fight over California's energy policies.

California wants to fund green jet fuel — by raiding your road repair budget

A proposed California subsidy for cleaner burning jet fuel could tap road funds and push gas prices higher, with ripple effects for California drivers.

California governor’s race: See the candidates’ incomes and tax payments

The candidates for California governor submitted their tax returns last week. See who earned what – and how much they paid in taxes.

Tech giants are spending more than ever to shape California politics. See how much

Tech giants involved in AI and cryptocurrency spent $39 million last year to influence lawmakers and policy. It's the start of what could be a spending blitz in the upcoming election.

California blew a hole in environmental planning law. Now, lawmakers are trying to fix it

California exempted advanced manufacturing from CEQA review by mistake. Now environmental and industry groups are fighting over the fix.

California regulators obscured records in hazardous waste rulemaking

State regulators buried key hazardous waste documents — then gave the public a broken link and told them to file a records request.

Officials considered warning Altadena before Eaton fire, but no alert was sent

Just before the Eaton fire broke out, an L.A. County official urged his team to issue a cellphone alert about increasingly dangerous winds to no avail.

Court denies California's bid to halt Riverside sheriff's recount of 2025 election ballots

Chad Bianco, a Republican sheriff running for governor, seized ballots for a voter fraud investigation. California is asking a court to halt the inquiry.

US Home Insurance Prices Set to Keep Rising With Severe Weather

California is projected to see the biggest jump, while Florida is the most expensive market overall.