By Kimberly Hayek President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that his administration will investigate the long-delayed California high-speed rail project, which was authorized by voters in the state in 2008. California has dedicated billions to the project so far, yet no track has been laid. According to recent California High-Speed Rail Authority disclosures, 38 structures […]
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Trump Says Military ‘Turned on the Water’ in California, Although State Disputes It
By Jack Phillips President Donald Trump on Monday evening wrote on social media that the U.S. military, under his direction, turned on water supplies in California following devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and Southern California, although state officials have since said otherwise. “The United States Military just entered the Great State of California and, under […]
California Abandons Regulations Phasing Out Diesel Trucks
By Travis Gillmore California’s Air Resources Board sent a letter on Jan. 14 to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, withdrawing its prior waiver request that would have forced a transition from diesel to zero-emission trucks in the state. The federal environmental agency responded to the board’s withdrawal request on Jan. 14 with notice that no further action […]
California Rep. Judy Chu Urges FEMA to Change Handling of Disaster Assistance Claims
By Katabella Roberts Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) is urging FEMA to change their handling of disaster assistance claims amid the ongoing fires in Southern California, after hearing from residents who were rejected over lack of insurance information. In an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill” on Jan. 14, Chu, whose district was damaged by the Eaton […]
Wildfires and Climate Policies Driving Up California’s Electricity Rates
By Jane Yang Not only are electricity rates in California among the highest in the nation, they’re also growing faster than in other states, according to a Jan. 7 report from the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO). Major factors driving California’s high and growing residential electricity rates include wildfire-related costs and “the state’s ambitious greenhouse […]
Thousands of Californians Flee Massive Palisades Fire Fueled by Strong Winds
By Jill McLaughlin A fast-moving wildfire erupted in the Southern California coastal city of Pacific Palisades, about 20 miles west of Los Angeles, destroying homes as Santa Ana winds ripped through the region Jan. 7. The Palisades Fire burned an unknown number of homes in the city as thousands of residents were forced to flee. […]
Powerful 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Northern California; Tsunami Warning Canceled
By Jack Phillips A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on Dec. 5, according to U.S. officials, triggering a brief tsunami warning. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the tremor hit about 60 miles west-southwest of Ferndale, California, a city located about 100 miles south of the California–Oregon border. “We haven’t received […]
Nearly 90,000 Ballots Left to Count in California With Deadline Fast Approaching
By Travis Gillmore Elections officials across California are working to count almost 90,000 ballots and resolve issues with nearly 100,000 others by Dec. 3, the deadline for counties to report results of the presidential election to Secretary of State Shirley Weber’s office. Delays with California’s vote counting process are attributed to a reliance on mail-in […]
California’s Ranks of Unemployed People Swell as Economy Stalls
By Jill McLaughlin The number of Californians who are unemployed is 25 percent higher than during the strong labor markets of 2019 and 2022, according to a fiscal outlook report released Nov. 20 by the Legislature’s nonpartisan policy advisor. California’s economy has been in an extended slowdown for most of the last two years, according […]
2 Key Congressional Races Still Uncalled in California
By Kimberly Hayek Republicans have secured a trifecta in the November general election, taking control of the Oval Office, House, and Senate. And while the presidential election was quickly decided, with the race being called for former President Donald Trump early on Nov. 6, the winners in several congressional races have yet to be determined. […]
Court Dismisses California’s Lawsuit Against City’s Voter ID Law
By Jill McLaughlin The California Supreme Court ruled on Nov. 15 to toss out the state’s lawsuit against Huntington Beach’s voter ID law, but the state attorney general is expected to continue fighting it. “Honestly, it’s a great victory for Huntington Beach, and as I’ve said, I think it’s a black eye to the state,” […]
Here’s Why Counting Ballots Takes Longer in California
By Travis Gillmore California elections officials are following new and established state laws and vote tallying processes that some say are extending the time it takes to complete the job of certifying the election. About 1.4 million ballots await counting in the Golden State out of more than 16 million cast as of Nov. 15, […]