California passes bill that would outlaw child marriage
A decade-long fight to outlaw child marriage in California is nearly at an end. A bipartisan bill that…
Fossil fuel industry is worsening Western water scarcity, study finds
In the last few years, multiple studies have shown that global warming is intensifying drought and worsening water…
L.A. takes aim at phenibut, an unregulated ‘gas station drug’ that is growing in popularity
Los Angeles is looking to regulate another “gas station drug” on commercial shelves. In a unanimous vote Tuesday,…
CA drivers admit to not following speed limits, study finds
California drivers admit to not following speed limits, AAA study finds A new study by AAA reveals that…
Seabright rescue renews push to recognize lifeguards as first responders
Seabright rescue renews push to recognize lifeguards as first responders A rescue at Seabright State Beach has reignited…
Ban of forever chemicals for California farms nixed by state lawmakers
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers rejected legislation that would have banned pesticides with so-called “forever” chemicals from use on California’s farms,…
Wildfire survivors angered as utility-funded group claims to represent them
A group claiming to represent California fire survivors began sending mailers and paying for social media ads this…
E-bike injuries surging in California. Many hurt are 14 or younger, study finds
Electric bike crashes and injuries are increasing at a rapid pace across California, and many of those getting…
Trump’s 4-year student visa rule: What F-1 students should know
Foreign college students and campuses across California are scrambling after the federal government finalized a rule Friday limiting…
San Andreas fault at highest earthquake strain in 1,000 years, study finds
It lurks ominously beneath California’s many natural wonders, a reminder that nothing in this landscape is truly permanent.…
California wolves eat much more cattle than wild prey, study finds
The return of the wolf in California has been met with joy by conservationists, who delight in the…
Want an AI-proof job? New research says you may be safer at companies embracing the technology
While AI is often cited as one of the reasons for mass layoffs, particularly in the tech sector,…