energy Newsom’s visit underscores electric car reality: China holds the keys to battery industry By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | October 27, 2023 China modeled some of its climate programs on policies first adopted by California -- it's also the source of materials essential to building electric vehicles.
Business & Finance Why Gavin Newsom is going to China By Lynn La | CalMatters | October 24, 2023 The visit will be the second major international trip of Newsom’s governorship.
gavin newsom Once hailed as a drought fix, California moves to restrict synthetic turf over health concerns By Shreya Agrawal | CalMatters | October 19, 2023 California cities can ban synthetic turf under a law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. He rejected a bill to ban PFAS in fake lawns.
California Climate change took them to ‘dark places.’ Now they’re doing something about it By Shreya Agrawal | CalMatters | October 10, 2023 Young activists are creating communities for people to talk about feelings of hopelessness and despair that arise amid the facts of climate change.
California New climate bills will force large companies to reveal role and risks in climate change By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | October 9, 2023 Newsom will work with the Legislature to relax 2026 implementation deadlines.
energy As rooftop solar debate flares, builders, landlords, and renter advocates are taking sides By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | October 6, 2023 The California Public Utilities Commission may gut the payments to owners of solar panels on apartment buildings.
Featured in Category Making water conservation a ‘California way of life’: Controversial state rules could cost $13 billion before saving more By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | October 5, 2023 Water providers say rebates for residential areas are costly.
Bay Area The Bay-Delta ecosystem is collapsing. California just unveiled rival rescue plans By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | September 29, 2023 The state remains years away from putting a plan into action.
Around Town More smoke — and then showers? By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | September 22, 2023 Signs of AQI improvement after a hazy week.
wildfires Can this plan fix California’s insurance crisis? What you need to know By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 21, 2023 Insurers would return to wildfire zones, but would have an easier path to rate increases.