New California law sets first-in-nation standards for smoke damage in homes
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The signed laws that detail insurers’ responsibilities in addressing smoke damage in homes.
California
Fact check: Is Sam Altman right that almonds use more water than ChatGPT queries?
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Limited public data makes it difficult to verify data center water use.Around Town
Spotted a western monarch? Conservationists are asking public to report sightings
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The crowd-sourced observations will help scientists understand where these butterflies are at different times of the year.California
In standoff with Newsom, California Democrats claw back $450 million for climate projects
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New carbon market rules had threatened climate funding for water, air, and transit projects.Around Town
Harvest Moon and the autumnal equinox | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for September 2026
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Summer winds down and fall is on the horizon.Environment
Wildfire liability bill dies without a vote on final day of session
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The measure was opposed by the governor and the state’s public utilities.Environment
California to buy defunct horse track and turn it into the Bay Area’s newest public park
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Lawmakers struck a deal to divert $125 million in climate funding to buy the former Golden Gate Fields track and convert it to a park.climate change
Protecting gray whales could mean protecting the Arctic
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The Endangered Species Act is a 1973 federal law designed to protect and recover plant and animal species that face the threat of extinction.Technology
The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to combat it
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The public has turned against data centers, prompting a flood of legislation in California.climate change
Federal wildfire crews are stretched thin. California is stepping in to help
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The stakes — and costs — are high for California, where wildfires have burned through millions of acres in the last decade.California
