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It’s early Sunday morning. Our clocks “spring forward” an hour even as the position of the Earth relative to the sun barely changed. Thanks for nothing, Daylight Savings Time. Like…more»

An oil pipeline that runs along the coast of southern California broke on Tuesday, according to officials, dumping tens of thousands of gallons of crude onto local beaches and creating…more»

As residents adapt to recently imposed water restrictions and California’s historic drought continues, experts are closely examining the dry spell’s exacerbating factors — from thirsty agribusiness operations to unrestrained development…more»

A California public safety measure to reclassify low-level crimes, including drug possession, won a clear victory on Tuesday, as voters paved the way for thousands of non-violent offenders to be…more»

Fossil fuel energy companies have spent over $7.6 million to defeat a measure that would ban fracking in California’s Santa Barbara County. Measure P, which was brought forth by the…more»

California has become the first state to ban single-use plastic bags. Plastic bans cause damage to sewer systems and natural waterways. Governor Jerry Brown signed the legislation into law on…more»