California

California

"I think there's a good case that in most circumstances, that [infill] housing is going to be a net benefit for the climate and so speeding up its production is more likely than not to be good for the for the environment as a whole," said Zack Subin, an associate research director for climate and housing at UC Berkeley's Terner Center for Housing Innovation.

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has been under scrutiny for obstructing essential housing and infrastructure projects while being protected by labor and environmental groups.

California Democrats, led by Gov. Gavin Newsom, may overturn the independent process for drawing political districts, aiming to diminish Republican representation amid national political struggles.

"They're not following any type of protocol," said Terry Gray, who works for the commission and serves as a board member for SEIU Local 1000. "I would say PUC has gone rogue."

Residents in Oakland are actively seeking solutions to road safety issues by employing DIY tactics and pressuring city officials for safer streets.

The new Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center communicates a clear message: "We are the first people. And we are still here." It emphasizes the enduring presence of the Chumash people despite historical challenges.

The grunion run starts in March and continues for six months, but harvesting is permitted only on specific days to allow the fish to successfully spawn and sustain their population.

In June, Tesla has been testing its Robotaxi fleet in Austin, with human operators capable of shutting off the cars from the passenger seat. However, this phase has yielded odd and potentially dangerous behaviors with the LiDAR-free robocars. Elon Musk announced that testing in the Bay Area would begin 'in a month or two,' despite Tesla not obtaining necessary permits for autonomous vehicle testing in California.

L3Harris Technologies is shutting down its Van Nuys facility and laying off 149 workers as part of a broader cost-cutting campaign, highlighting efforts to optimize operations.

Sheriff Christina Corpus has reversed her earlier request to close the county hearing regarding her removal from office, now advocating for it to be open to the public. She stated that "the people of San Mateo County deserve to hear the truth directly, not filtered through political agendas, biased narratives, erroneous reports, or closed-door deliberations." This significant change follows pressure from advocacy groups who warned that closing the hearing could lead to legal ramifications for the county.

"He's gone and every day, I hear his voice," Hyunh said. "Everybody that's a mother or father out there understands how I'm feeling right now. To look at her in the court like this, I just feel like the system is not fair."

In a statement released on July 24, John Lawn, CEO of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, said the park's lifeguard team recognized that a child was in distress and performed an immediate rescue.

The task of actually implementing and adhering to the latest exemptions to CEQA fall squarely on the shoulders of city councils and counties.

Over the next 10 years, the federal changes are estimated to cost the state $28.4 billion and result in 3.4 million Californians losing coverage, according to an estimate from Gov. Gavin Newsom and state health officials.

"A team in Long Beach is a chance to show what makes Long Beach great: our diversity, our passion and our community spirit," Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said in a statement.

The proposed plan would give water agencies two potential pathways to comply with water quality goals – either through a traditional regulatory approach or an alternative approach supported by the governor.

A corrections officer's throat was slashed while attempting to stop an attack in San Quentin. The officer survived and was hospitalized.

Lila Alligood, 28, was involved in a crime spree resulting in the murders of Steve Carter in Fairfax and Audrey Carey in Golden Gate Park during 2015.

The procedures all contain some sort of safety component - while the batteries are being handled, they're being monitored by the thermal cameras,

"One of the administration's stated goals was to bring costs down, and as we demonstrated, this bill doesn't do that," said Ben King, a director in Rhodium's energy and climate practice.

Senate Bill 332 aims to impose stricter audits on PG&E and other for-profit utilities, tying executive compensation to safety performance and exploring public ownership alternatives.

Cupertino invested over $20,000 for an investigation into former City Manager Pamela Wu, initiated following her administrative leave. The investigation was led by Clarus, a human resources consulting firm.

Kamala Harris's potential run for California governor may lack excitement for an electorate frustrated with the Democratic Party's current conditions, reflecting a desire for change.

The Bay Area's architecture developed in response to its natural beauty and mild, Mediterranean climate, promoting an outdoor lifestyle year-round.

"This drastic step to divest Los Angeles County of control over its juvenile halls is a last resort—and the only option left to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth currently in its care."

We've been really close, which is frustrating, but certainly not hopeless, Wilcox told SiriusXM. And now it's about finding that extra play on defense, offense or special teams that makes a difference in the games, so you go from winning six to 10 or 11 or 12.

The closure near the Mission San Jose Overpass will begin at 8 p.m. Friday with all southbound lanes closed to traffic and work beginning by 10 p.m.

Esteves proposed Measures H and I to fund the library project, secured money when there was still a redevelopment agency, then started planning infrastructure. With his engineering background, he got involved with most of the details of building the library.

Southern California Edison plans to launch a Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program for victims, covering homes, businesses, injuries, and fatalities resulting from the Eaton Fire.

A Frontier spokesperson confirmed that the fiber line was cut by a "third-party doing construction work," leading to significant service disruptions.

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors decided to allocate 80% of the Measure W revenue to a fund for addressing and preventing homelessness.