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Green hydrogen has gone bust in California, with project cancellations, ongoing fuel disruptions and station build-outs at a standstill.
Diablo Canyon doesn't look like a nuclear power plant that's getting ready to retire.
Dairy farmers grazing cows in Point Reyes were paid to leave, but now they want back in. They claim the park needs grazing to keep a lid on invasive species. The Trump administration is sympathetic.
It feels like vector-borne diseases are popping up everywhere these days. Has something changed?
A young river otter hit by a car in Vacaville suffered brain swelling, but rescuers expect a full recovery and release into the wild within days.
A rare hammerhead shark was spotted circling Malibu Pier, giving local fishermen a surprise as unusually warm ocean waters draw tropical marine life north.
Not long after Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's death, a new eagle named KD1 joined Shadow in the nest, sparking speculation — and fan reaction — about a possible new bond.
The proposed fracking plan would quadruple production on an aging offshore platform in the Santa Barbara Channel.
A "super" El Niño is now 95% likely to develop this year as the climate pattern gains dramatic strength in the Pacific Ocean — leaving officials across California and beyond bracing for a wet and potentially destructive winter.
The EPA's National Environmental Youth Advisory Council appears to have lapsed. California is now taking applications for its own council at the state level.
The chair of the California Senate's utilities committee said Tuesday he was "deeply troubled" by electric company executives' recent threats to take action to protect their shareholders if they don't get legislation in Sacramento to limit their wildfire liabilities.
For some, Jackie was a model of motherhood and perseverance. Readers share emotional tributes to the beloved Big Bear bald eagle.
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation said all manufacturers of pesticide products containing paraquat have "voluntarily canceled" their product registrations.
Hundreds of Californians rallied at a federal hearing to protest a Trump administration push to wrest regulatory control over the state's coastline.
The California toxic substances agency cites what "appears to be a major source of contamination" that "may present a substantial hazard to human health."
Jackie and her mate, Shadow, delighted millions of viewers as stars of a nonstop livestream of their nest, perched high in a Jeffrey pine overlooking Big Bear Lake.
Big Bear eagle Jackie has passed. We want to hear fans' favorite memories of her and her family.
Someday, you might be able to ride a bike from the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach along the Los Angeles River. But an eight-mile gap downtown with a ballooning price tag remains.
A strengthening El Niño could bring the highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast this year, raising the risk of widespread and damaging flooding.
A heat advisory was in place for much of Southern California away from the immediate coast, the National Weather Service said
The Ojai Raptor Center reported a dip in Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's blood values, leaving the livestream star in intensive care as experts work to find a cause.
Citing "environmental extremism," Trump officials want to end California's ability to challenge offshore oil, floating nuclear reactors and rocket launches.
California's attorney general has added an amendment to a suit he filed in 2022 against the makers of 'forever chemicals.' He claims the defendants were involved in a fraudulent transaction scheme.
The vote followed hours of emotional testimony from southeast Los Angeles County residents who demanded Lineage do more to suppress sickening odors.
German energy giant RWE said it will abandon wind leases off the coast of New York, Louisiana and Northern California near Humboldt, further challenging the Golden State's clean energy ambitions.
The operator of a cold storage warehouse that burned in Boyle Heights has said it expects to spend $80 million to $100 million to clean up the site.
Sky-high earnings for oil companies and California refiners in the second quarter are renewing calls from California legislators to crack down on industry profits.
Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-San José) and Gabe Amo (D-R.I.) are asking the Justice Department to consider criminal charges against Energy Secretary Chris Wright, accusing him of lying to Congress about $7.6 billion in clean energy grants canceled in blue states.
Top executives of California's two biggest utilities warned they would take action to protect their shareholders if Sacramento lawmakers fail to pass legislation limiting their companies' liabilities for wildfires sparked by their equipment
The California Department of Public Health has identified agricultural workers in the state who were exposed to measles during an outbreak in Arizona.
Cities across the Western U.S. set or approached daily temperature records on Saturday, as SoCal officials cautioned residents to watch for symptoms of heat illness.
Veterinarians continue extensive testing to diagnose famed Big Bear bald eagle Jackie, who remains anemic and sick with a still unknown condition.
At the turn of the century, wildfires destroyed only about 3% of the California homes they came into contact with. By 2020, the rate had risen to 18%, a new study found.
Attorneys for Downtown LA Law Group said in court Thursday that the firm plans to drop out of litigation over the Chiquita Canyon landfill amid allegations of misconduct.
The Trump administration has released a 10-year plan for cutting water use to prop up the Colorado River's reservoirs, which have fallen to a record low.
According to a new report, California groundwater regulations threaten to put many small farms out of business.
New batteries to store solar electricity and low demand in May both contributed to high percentage of electricity that came from solar.
Famous bald eagle Jackie has been moved out of intensive care. While still 'a very sick patient,' her progress offers hope to fans. It's still unclear what's behind her illness.
A super El Niño could wreak havoc on commercial fishing off the California coast. If the 2015-16 El Niño is any guide, it's not going to be good.
California is set to roll out its own instant rebate program to assist drivers in purchasing their first new or used EV.
California water regulators in Los Angeles are requiring stormwater permits for shopping centers and warehouses for the first time. Big parking lots are major contributors to stream pollution.
It takes great effort to discuss the burning and flooding around the world without acknowledging their cause.
Trump administration agreed in court documents that it targeted California and other blue states when it slashed clean energy projects last year
Nest cam star Jackie appears to be on the mend after suffering a setback, according to a rehab facility. It marks the latest turn in the eagle's condition since she was rescued, weak and disheveled, near Big Bear Lake earlier this month.
Hurricane Genevieve is generating huge waves that will create hazardous beach conditions in Southern California.
A tiny parcel of land near Highland Park is supposed to be key to filtering out fecal contamination from the Arroyo Seco. But some people don't want the lot — with its trees — to be disturbed.
LADWP is replacing 45 miles of aging water lines annually. As leaks sprout, should it do more?
OpenAI's Greg Brockman and his wife donated $5.5 million to conserve land near famed Big Bear eagles' nest as Jackie remains in critical care. The $10 million goal is now met.
The mythical musical dominated the Tonys in 2019, and its original cast reunites for a filmed staging on London's West End that reminds us why.
Big Bear eagle Jackie is in critical condition after a blood transfusion. As veterinarians seek answers, mate Shadow fuels questions about whether he's "seeing" another female.
