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Millions in grants cut at Fresno State, CSU schools. ‘It’s a great loss to society’
At Fresno State, the total is $9.5 million in grants that have been terminated or paused, according to the university. Those ...
Could California start producing more oil? Gov. Newsom is considering it
Siva Gunda, the Vice Chairman of the California Energy Commission, submitted a set of recommendations around oil refining and ...
California state budget to go into effect as lawmakers approve key CEQA reform bill
California lawmakers passed a massive state budget vote Monday evening with just hours to spare before the July 1 deadline ...
California just rolled back a landmark environmental policy. Here's what it means.
The landmark California environmental legislation that lawmakers have voted to walk back will allow for crucial ...
California’s Largest Wildfire of the Year Forces Evacuations
The Madre Fire has grown to more than 70,000 acres in San Luis Obispo County.
Some businesses dismayed after return to office delayed for some California state workers
The anticipated return of thousands of California state workers to the office will not be happening as expected on July 1.
California court rules state insurance policy on smoke damage is unlawful
A California judge has ruled the state’s bare-bones home insurance program’s handling of smoke damage claims is unlawful, a ...
‘Cannot do business in the state of California’: Gas prices could hit $8/gallon as two refineries shut down
With less local supply, experts warn of a potential impact that could range from modest spikes (less than $1 per gallon) to ...
The cost of state inaction—the future of California’s water supply
Water conflicts are inevitable in dry California, but such conflicts with deteriorating ecosystems and climate conditions ...
Central California blaze explodes in size
A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather Thursday raised the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday. The fire ...