Newsom Orders Ban of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035

In a dramatic move to tackle climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he has ordered the Air Resources Board to ban new models of traditional cars beginning in 15 years.

Sep 23, 2020 Rachel Becker

Photos: Cal Fire Trains New Crews in Auburn

The inmate fire crews used by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection have been depleted due to the pandemic, so the agency is training new firefighters.

Aug 5, 2020 Tom Couzens

California Re-evaluating Its Landmark Climate Strategy

As the coronavirus pandemic and recession hits California, the governor’s top environmental official has launched a comprehensive review of the cap and trade program that has been the cornerstone of the state’s strategy to fight climate change.

Jun 25, 2020 Rachel Becker