California water regulators adopt nation’s first standard for ‘Erin Brockovich’ compound

More than three decades after Erin Brockovich recognized that hexavalent chromium was making residents of Hinkley, Calif., sick, state water regulators on Wednesday approved the nation’s first ... Read More

California water regulators put major farming area on ‘probation’

State water regulators voted unanimously Tuesday to place an agricultural hub in central California under “probation” due to excessive groundwater pumping that has dried up the region. Read More

Californians have a right to safe water, yet many don’t have it. Is help on the way? | Opinion

California officially declared a human right to water in 2012 and dramatically increased funding in 2020. The problem is bigger than we first thought. Read More

Opinion: California’s budget deficit will force difficult cuts. This one should be the easiest

While Gov. Gavin Newsom has closed corrections facilities, the state's shrinking incarcerated population could enable several more. Read More

California becomes country’s first state to set limit for cancer-causing contaminant in water

California has become known throughout the country for being one of the more environmentally friendly states, and a new regulation approved by the state promotes that notion even more. On Wednesday, ... Read More

Editorial: In eco-minded California, there's still no constitutional right to clean air and water

A proposal in the California Legislature would put a "green amendment" on the November ballot to add the rights to clean air, clean water and a healthy environment to the state constitution. The ... Read More

News Archives April 2024

Editorial endorsement May 2024: Vote ‘yes’ on extending Portland’s gas tax Editorial endorsement May 2024: Vote 'yes' on renewing PPS teachers levy Liz Weston: Capitol gains on condo gift can depend ... Read More

Boeing slumps to £276m loss as midair blowout crisis deepens

This drop-off led to the unit’s operating losses jumping to $1.1bn (£880m) from $615m last year, as revenues fell 31pc to $4.65bn. Across the group, operating cash outflow increased 10-fold to $3.4bn, ... Read More