New California program will offer $2,000 toward the purchase of an e-bike
Next week, California will launch a new statewide incentive program offering up to $2,000 toward the purchase of a new electric bike for income-eligible residents.
Next week, California will launch a new statewide incentive program offering up to $2,000 toward the purchase of a new electric bike for income-eligible residents.
List: New California laws going into effect in 2025
A new year means new laws in California. Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
A new year means new laws in California. Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
New California laws going into effect in 2025
New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.
New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.
Debate over sell-by and expiration dates boils down to one answer, experts say
Should sell-by dates serve as expiration dates? Experts provide food for thought.
Should sell-by dates serve as expiration dates? Experts provide food for thought.
New strains of sudden oak death threaten Bay Area trees
The pathogen is found in 16 coastal and near coastal counties from the Oregon border to the southern border of Monterey County.
The pathogen is found in 16 coastal and near coastal counties from the Oregon border to the southern border of Monterey County.
Trump’s push for 'energy dominance' may face real-world limits
Donald Trump is creating an energy council to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling and to sell oil and energy sources to allies globally.
Donald Trump is creating an energy council to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling and to sell oil and energy sources to allies globally.
Giraffes could gain endangered species protections under US proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
California taxpayers paying nearly $20M for wireless electric charging project at UCLA
The idea is to charge the university's electric buses while they drive and are at stops, utilizing wireless chargers embedded in the asphalt, rather than when they are parked at night.
The idea is to charge the university's electric buses while they drive and are at stops, utilizing wireless chargers embedded in the asphalt, rather than when they are parked at night.
Biden visits Amazon, pledges climate action as Trump prepares to reverse policies
Joe Biden toured the shrinking waters of the Rio Negro as the first sitting American president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest.
Joe Biden toured the shrinking waters of the Rio Negro as the first sitting American president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest.
South Africa’s government says it won’t help the illegal miners inside a closed mine
South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.
South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.
Oil spill reported in Richmond Wharf
The U.S. Coast Guard and State officials are investigating an oil spill into the Richmond Wharf that occurred early Thursday.
The U.S. Coast Guard and State officials are investigating an oil spill into the Richmond Wharf that occurred early Thursday.
Why California gas prices could get even more expensive
The plan approved will increase the state’s emission reduction targets and fund charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles.
The plan approved will increase the state’s emission reduction targets and fund charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles.
California regulators approve climate rules that could raise gas prices significantly
The California Air Resources Board voted make emissions goals in the state stricter. Critics say the move could increase gas prices as much as 85 cents by 2030.
The California Air Resources Board voted make emissions goals in the state stricter. Critics say the move could increase gas prices as much as 85 cents by 2030.
Measure GG: Berkeley's battle between economy and environment
Measure GG proposes a tax on natural gas use on bigger buildings, but some business owners believe it’s too expensive and could force them to close.
Measure GG proposes a tax on natural gas use on bigger buildings, but some business owners believe it’s too expensive and could force them to close.
Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power
Estimated lithium reserves would be more than nine times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries.
Estimated lithium reserves would be more than nine times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries.
Group swims from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to call for protection of Sáttítla
Ahead of Indigenous Peoples' Day, a small group of swimmers swam the 3 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to raise awareness about a piece of cultural land they want to see protected: Sáttítla.
Ahead of Indigenous Peoples' Day, a small group of swimmers swam the 3 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to raise awareness about a piece of cultural land they want to see protected: Sáttítla.
Earth's wildlife populations have declined a staggering 73% in 50 years: report
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
Biden sets 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes, make drinking water safer
The president announced the new regulation, which replaces a standard set forth by the Trump administration that did not include a universal requirement to replace lead pipes.
The president announced the new regulation, which replaces a standard set forth by the Trump administration that did not include a universal requirement to replace lead pipes.
California AG sues ExxonMobil over alleged plastic recycling deception
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."