Bay Area California’s pursuit of clean air just got much harder By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 9, 2024 A new federal standard will likely throw some counties out of compliance and increase pressure on already heavily polluted regions.
energy Legislators unveil measure to ask voters for $1 billion offshore wind bond By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 8, 2024 The funds would help ports expand to handle giant wind turbines and other equipment.
Business & Finance California plans to use AI to answer your tax questions By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | February 8, 2024 The state of California calls it an opportunity; risk assessments are forthcoming.
Housing An initiative promised 20,000 homes for mentally ill Californians. It delivered far less By Jocelyn Wiener, Marisa Kendall, Kristen Hwang, and Erica Yee | CalMatters | February 7, 2024 A $6.4 billion bond on the March ballot would provide housing and treatment for people with serious mental health conditions.
Bay Area Mike McGuire wants to ‘lift up every person’ as new California Senate leader By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | February 5, 2024 It’s the first time since 1866 that a lawmaker from the north coast leads the Senate.
Featured in Category Legislators fight proposed CA utility fees By Lynn La | CalMatters | February 2, 2024 The debate centers on set fees included in monthly electric bills that are added on top of usage rates.
Bay Area California recall reform moves forward, but other bills don’t By Lynn La | CalMatters | February 2, 2024 A proposed constitutional amendment would allow the lieutenant governor to be installed if a governor is recalled.
California Cannabis grower to pay $750,000 for violating state water, wildlife regulations By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | February 2, 2024 State officials said a Humboldt County cannabis operation took water from streams and damaged wetlands for years without authorization.
climate change Californians bought record numbers of electric cars as industry eyes slowdown By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 1, 2024 Can California sustain its record pace and meet the state mandate?
Uncategorized Pair of major “Pineapple Express”-type atmospheric rivers to affect California starting tomorrow By Daniel Swain | January 30, 2024 Elevated flood and wind risk anticipated from the second front coming later this week.