El Paso, Los Angeles among the most polluted cities in the U.S. in 2025, new report says
El Paso and Los Angeles were among the most polluted areas in the United States last year, according…
Ranchers delivering 500+ bales of hay to western Nebraska wildfire victims
OAKLAND, Neb. (WOWT) – A convoy of 15 semis loaded with hay left Oakland Monday morning to help…
California report on wildfire smoke-tainted homes highlights lack of consensus on insurance testing, cleaning
A long-awaited report on smoke damage claims by the California Department of Insurance was released on Friday, nearly…
Eaton fire sent a pollution wave across Los Angeles
The 2025 Eaton fire’s smoke did more than darken the sky: It generated a carbon monoxide and particulate…
WATCH: California Weekly Recap: Lawmakers discuss voter ID, wildfire bills, environmental budget | California
(The Center Square) – This week in California, lawmakers announced that more than 1 million signatures had been…
California legislators introduce bill package to address wildfires
Two months after the anniversary of the devastating Southern California firestorms, several legislators at the state Capitol unveiled…
Los Angeles, Bay Area voters will decide whether to hike already high sales taxes | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
This year California voters will choose a new governor, fill other statewide offices, elect 100 state legislators and…
California Allocates 120 Million for Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Projects
A new round of state funding is set to support forest health and wildfire prevention efforts across California,…
LA Mayor Karen Bass deflects blame, adds insult to injury for wildfire victims | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
The wildfires that swept through Los Angeles 13 months ago destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, with almost…
We may be underestimating the true carbon cost of northern wildfires
Wildfires in the northern boreal forests of Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia and Russia may be more damaging to the…
California can’t shed a history of persistent government corruption | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
Susan Shelley, a columnist at the Orange County Register, recently reminded her readers — and the whole state…
California Introduces Make It FAIR Act to Reform Wildfire Insurance and Support Survivors
New Legislation Introduced to Overhaul California FAIR Plan, Enhancing Support for Wildfire Survivors California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara…