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California lawmakers and local utility executives are talking about keeping Diablo Canyon open, but for that to happen, a lot has to happen very quickly.

A study of New York's program found kids who were eligible for free meals often didn't take them for fear of being bullied.

U.S. freight rates are still up year over year, but declined in July, according to the Cass Freight report, signaling a peak for one more inflation indicator.

A California warehouse believed by investigators to house an active methamphetamine conversion site was raided earlier this month after a single-vehicle accident 1,100 miles away pointed them in the right direction. (Nomadsoul1/Getty Images/iStockphoto)SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A California warehouse believed by investigators to house an active methamphetamine conversion site was raided earlier this month after a single-vehicle accident 1,100 miles away pointed them in the right direction. The investigation began July 1 in Rawlings, Wyoming, when a car transporting 40 pounds of methamphetamine crashed on Interstate 80, the criminal complaint filed at the time stated. According to the Times, the informant told investigators the scheme had been in place for several years. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison and $1 million in fines, according to the Times.

Taiwan US China In this photo released by the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from left, U.S. Democratic House member Alan Lowenthal from California, Democratic House members John Garamendi, Donald Yu-Tien Hsu, Director-General, dept. The delegation of American lawmakers are visiting Taiwan just 12 days after a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that angered China. (Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP) (Uncredited)TAIPEI, Taiwan — (AP) — Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen met Monday with a delegation of U.S. Congress members in a further sign of support among American lawmakers for the self-governing island that China claims as its own territory. China says it wants to use peaceful means to bring Taiwan under its control, but its recent saber rattling has emphasized its military threat. Reducing tensions in the Taiwan Strait and investments in Taiwan's crucial semiconductor industry are expected to be key topics of discussion.

VENTURA, Calif. — (AP) — A man once briefly married to Britney Spears was convicted Friday of aggravated trespassing and battery at the pop star’s June wedding. The Ventura County judge sentenced him to the 64 days he has already served in jail. Spears married longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari at her home in Thousand Oaks, California, on June 9, in front of several dozen guests including Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore, Paris Hilton and Madonna. He got inside the house and up to the locked door of Spears' bedroom when she was inside getting ready for the wedding, according to testimony at a preliminary hearing. After he entered his plea, a judge issued a new protective order forbidding him from coming within 100 yards of Spears or the security guard.

U.S. Reps. Adam Schiff, Michael McCaul, Brian Fitzpatrick and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.

Californias Last Nuclear Plant The Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, south of Los Osos, Calif., is viewed Sept. 20, 2005. The California Energy Commission is holding a three-hour workshop focused on the state's power needs in the climate change era and what role the power plant might have in maintaining reliable electricity. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed extending the life of the state’s last operating nuclear power plant by at least five to 10 years to maintain reliable power supplies in the climate change era. The joint decision to close the plant also was endorsed by California utility regulators, the Legislature and then-Democratic Gov. PG&E also would have to obtain a new operating license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to run beyond 2025.

A Peloton store in Walnut Creek, California, U.S., on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. Peloton shares were up Friday after the company hiked prices for some of its products as it works to turn a profit. The company said the price of its more premium Bike+ will increase by $500 to $2,495 in the United States. The price of the Peloton Tread will increase by $800 to $3,495. "We're adopting a more strategic pricing strategy for our premium products," the company said in a release.

It happened at a research and care facility. The school said, ""The loss appears to be due to chlorine exposure, to which fish are especially sensitive."

>> Read more trending newsThe attack occurred in the waters off Lover’s Point Beach in Pacific Grove, SFGate.com reported. Paddleboarder, dog safe after shark encounter off Pacific Grove beach; 2nd attack this summer https://t.co/vBT3UpNJci pic.twitter.com/BTAJie62bm — ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) August 11, 2022The paddleboarder, a Pacific Grove resident, and his dog were able to climb back onto the paddleboard and move to safety, the release stated. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife board will test the board to determine the shark species, Francis told the radio station. Steve Bruemmer, 62, was bitten by a great white shark at Pacific Grove in June, according to Fox News. Lovers Point Park is a popular gathering spot located on Monterey Bay in Pacific Grove, according to SFGate.com.

Electric vehicle maker Rivian maintained its full-year guidance for deliveries, but trimmed its full-year financial outlook.

Law enforcement in Hawaii on Wednesday arrested social media model Courtney Clenney on a charge of second-degree murder with a deadly weapon.

Tiny clusters of white and purple wildflowers stand out against denuded pines, many stripped of bark in the fire. But it can be five years before the ground cover returns to what it was before the blaze. “The conifer trees don’t come back very quickly,” Ellsworth said, referring to certain pines and other trees that bear cones. Whitney, at 14,505 feet (4,421 meters) the highest mountain the contiguous United States — is home to Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, an endangered species, and to the whitebark pine, an endangered species candidate. If a hotter, drier climate is unsuitable for those trees to come back, "they won't recover,” she added.

One year after a wind-whipped wildfire charred a craggy mountainside above Lone Pine, California, signs of life are slowly returning.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will become the first state to implement a statewide free meals program for school children, providing free breakfasts and lunches to students regardless of income status. >> Read more trending newsThe Universal Meals Program, which will go into effect for the 2022-23 school year, will apply to students attending public and charter schools, KTXL-TV reported. The program will build on the federal National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, according to a news release. California to begin offering free meals in all public schools this year https://t.co/FbPdTnecVd — ABC10 (@ABC10) August 8, 2022All previous lunch debts on students’ accounts have also been forgiven, KXTV reported. Temporary free lunch programs were offered at districts statewide during the COVID-19 pandemic when students began returning to school, according to the television station.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended bringing her son on a recent congressional junket to Taiwan and other Asian countries during a press conference Wednesday.

All eyes will be on Disney's streaming numbers when the company reports its fiscal third quarter earnings results after the bell Wednesday.

Casket knocked over during family brawl at California funeral File photo. (strathroy/Getty Images/iStockphoto)RICHMOND, Calif. — A funeral took a turn in California when a family fight escalated to the point where a man was arrested after allegedly hitting a person with his car and knocking over the casket. “We sometimes get family disputes at the cemetery or at the church,” Lt. Matt Stonebraker, a spokesperson for the Richmond Police Department, told SFGate. “This was no different, but it was an especially large family fight and they said possibly armed. The manager of Rollings Hills told KNTV that any damage to gravesites will be repaired and the cemetery will cover the cost.

Kiely Rodni's disappearance is being treated as a possible abduction, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said.

A man accused of shooting three Asian American women at a hair salon was indicted Tuesday on multiple counts, including committing a hate crime.

Today, Desert Hot Springs, California-based Jeeter is among the country's most successful cannabis retail brands. The two sets of twins behind the startup took an unconventional path to get there.

(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Former NFL running back Frank Gore was charged with simple assault Wednesday after being arrested on July 31 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, following an alleged domestic violence dispute with a 28-year-old woman, according to the Atlantic City Police Department. "On July 31, 2022, at 8:11 AM, patrol units were dispatched to Tropicana Atlantic City for a report of a domestic violence dispute," police said in a statement. "Officers arrived to find the victim, a 28-year-old woman from Miami Florida, speaking with hotel security. However, an ensuing investigation resulted in Franklin Gore being charged with simple assault related to the domestic violence incident." Gore, 39, is expected to have a court hearing in mid-October, according to TMZ.

Watch: Small plane lands on California freeway, catches fire; nobody hurt A California Highway Patrol officer walks past the burned remains of a small airplane that crashed on state Route 91 in Corona on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. (Watchara Phomicinda/MediaNews Group/The Press-Enterprise via Getty Images)CORONA, Calif. — Nobody was injured when a small plane landed on a California freeway, sparking a blaze, authorities said Tuesday. 91 FREEWAY MIRACLE: A plane plummets from the sky, crashing into lanes of the 91 Freeway before exploding in flames. On-scene footage from Corona Engine 3 as they arrived on scene to the plane crash on the 91 Eastbound in Corona. “There was an empty spot (on the freeway), so we went for that,” Cho, 54, told the newspaper.

Lido Isle Aerial view of Lido Isle and Balboa Peninsula photographed during a media flight for the Great Pacific Airshow in Newport Beach, California, on Thursday, Oct 3, 2019. A San Diego man drowned near Lido Isle on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, after attempting to retrieve a fallen cellphone in Newport Harbor, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department confirmed. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) (MediaNews Group/Orange County Re/MediaNews Group via Getty Images)A San Diego man drowned Sunday evening after attempting to retrieve a dropped cellphone from Newport Harbor, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department confirmed. Steinle told The Orange County Register that Morrow dove into the harbor to retrieve the phone and never resurfaced. Attempts by lifeguards and Newport Beach paramedics to revive Morrow on a nearby dock were unsuccessful.

Southwest Airlines Stock photo of a Southwest Airlines plane preparing for landing at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. A Southwest flight attendant is recovering after a hard landing at California’s John Wayne Airport on July 1, 2022, left her with a compound fracture in her back. (OntheRunPhoto/Getty Images)SANTA ANA, Calif. — A Southwest Airlines flight attendant is recovering after a hard July 1 landing at California’s John Wayne Airport left her with a compound fracture in her back, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report released Tuesday. >> Read more trending newsAccording to CNN, Flight 2029 “landed with such force (the flight attendant) thought the plane had crashed,” the NTSB report stated. According to the NTSB, the flight attendant “immediately felt pain in her back, neck and she could not move,” CNN reported.

A federal judge in California has ruled three golfers who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf will not be able to compete in the PGA Tour's postseason.

A Hawaii man has been arrested after DNA technology helped investigators identify him as a suspect in the 1992 slaying of a 15-year-old girl who was abducted in Northern California from a bus stop, raped and killed, authorities said. Karen Stitt was waiting for a bus in Sunnyvale when she disappeared in the early morning hours of Sept. 3, 1982. A delivery truck driver discovered her naked body among some bushes 100 yards (91 meters) away from the bus stop, the Mercury News reported Tuesday.

A health worker administers a dose of the Bavarian Nordic A/S Jynneos monkeypox vaccine at a vaccination site in West Hollywood, California, on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday expanded its authorization for the monkeypox vaccine in a way that would significantly boost the limited supply of shots. The FDA will allow health-care providers to administer the shots through intradermal injection, which would increase the supply of doses by to fivefold. The U.S. has struggled to keep with demand for the shots as the monkeypox outbreak grows. Please check back for updates.

Premiere Of HBO's "Westworld" Season 3 - Arrivals HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 05: Marshawn Lynch attends the premiere of HBO's "Westworld" Season 3 at TCL Chinese Theatre on March 05, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)Former Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested Tuesday driving under the influence in Las Vegas, police confirmed. Lynch, 36, was pulled over near the Las Vegas strip around 7:25 a.m., according to TMZ, but reportedly did not submit to a breathalyzer test. Lynch was transported to the Las Vegas City Jail and booked for driving under the influence. (2/2)Event: LLV220800034519 — LVMPD (@LVMPD) August 9, 2022This story will be updated.

Flash flooding in the park trapped hundreds of guests and partially buried cars and trucks in mud. The record-breaking rains dumped 1.46 inches — 75% of what the area typically gets in a year.

The investor and his neighbors want to block multiunit construction in America’s most expensive town. But California’s reforms are gradually overriding such local opposition.

The impact of landing was so hard that the flight attendant thought the plane had crashed, the NTSB said.

The Month on Mars expedition traveled to the Haughton-Mars Project base for its summer field season at a simulated Martian outpost.

Frederick M. Brown/Daily Mail.com via APA traveling Texas nurse is facing multiple murder charges after running a red light and crashing into traffic while allegedly driving 90 mph in Windsor Hills, California.Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced on Monday that Nicole Linton has been charged with six counts of murder and five counts of gross vehicular manslaughter for the multi-car crash, which left six people dead and Linton facing a 90-year prison sentence if convicted

Cockfighting raid Stock photo of a cockfight. A raid on a Jurupa Valley residence resulted in nearly 150 roosters being euthanized after authorities busted a cockfighting event in California on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (802290022/Getty Images/iStockphoto)JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. — A Friday night raid on a Jurupa Valley residence resulted in nearly 150 roosters being euthanized after authorities busted a cockfighting event in California. >> Read more trending newsAccording to KNBC, more than 200 people scattered when deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department arrived, but one man claimed ownership of the 143 roosters present at the Troth Street residence. The roosters were euthanized Saturday morning, the TV station confirmed.

Death Valley-Flooding FILE - In this photo provided by the National Park Service, Mud Canyon Road is closed due to flash flooding in Death Valley, Calif., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Authorities say the main roadway into Death Valley National Park will remain closed into the following week as crews clean up after record-breaking rains damaged the roadway and choked it with mud, rocks and debris. (National Park Service/Death Valley National Park via AP, File) (Uncredited)DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — (AP) — A main roadway into Death Valley National Park will remain closed into next week as crews clean up after record-breaking rains damaged the roadway and choked it with mud, rocks and debris. Flash flooding in the park last week trapped hundreds of hotel guests and partially buried about 60 cars and trucks in mud. However, the route will remain closed at least through Aug. 17 from Trona Wildrose Road/Panamint Valley Road to State Route 127 in Death Valley Junction, Caltrans said in a statement.

Authorities say a main roadway into Death Valley National Park will remain closed into next week as crews clean up after record-breaking rains damaged the roadway and choked it with mud, rocks and debris.

A main roadway into Death Valley National Park will remain closed into next week as crews clean up after record-breaking rains damaged the roadway and choked it with mud, rocks and debris. Flash flooding in the park last week trapped hundreds of hotel guests and partially buried about 60 cars and trucks in mud. The California Department of Transportation said about 30 miles (48 kilometers) of State Route 190 were partially or fully buried with debris and about 20 miles (32 kilometers) have been cleared.

DALLAS — (AP) — A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators. The National Transportation Safety Board said the impact of landing was so hard that the flight attendant thought the plane had crashed. The safety board completed its investigation without saying what caused the hard larding. “However, it ended up being a firm landing,” the NTSB said in its final report, dated Friday. The NTSB investigation was reported earlier by The Dallas Morning News.

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators. The National Transportation Safety Board said the impact of landing was so hard that the flight attendant thought the plane had crashed. The safety board completed its investigation without saying what caused the hard larding.

Ezra Miller has been charged with felony burglary in Stamford, VT, according to a report from the Vermont State Police.

A California dermatologist has been arrested on suspicion of poisoning her husband of 10 years after he handed over “video evidence” supporting his claims. (JosefePhotography/Getty Images/iStockphoto)IRVINE, Calif. — A California dermatologist has been arrested on suspicion of poisoning her husband of 10 years after he handed over “video evidence” supporting his claims. According to police, Yu’s husband, who has not been identified publicly, “sustained significant internal injuries but is expected to recover,” the newspaper reported. Providence Medical Group previously listed Yu as a dermatologist with an office in Mission Viejo but has since removed her biography, according to The Sacramento Bee. In a statement emailed to multiple news outlets, the hospital confirmed that it is aware of Yu’s arrest and is cooperating with authorities.

4576 structures are currently threatened by the blaze.

Nicki Minaj to receive Video Vanguard Award at MTV VMAs File photo: Nicki Minaj accepts the Gamechanger Award onstage during Billboard Women In Music 2019, presented by YouTube Music, on December 12, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Billboard) (Rich Fury/Getty Images for Billboard)NEW YORK — Singer, rapper and songwriter Nicki Minaj will be honored at this month’s MTV Video Music Awards with the Video Vanguard Award. MTV described the Video Vanguard Award, saying that it “is presented to artists for their outstanding contributions and profound impact on music video and popular culture.” Previous recipients include Madonna, Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez. There was no Video Vanguard Award given out in 2020 or 2021, and similarly there were none named from 2004-2005 or 2007-2010, Variety reported. The VMAs are scheduled to air live on MTV on Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. EDT.

Cox Enterprises said it is acquiring Axios and will expand the news and politics site's coverage of more cities.

Wastewater testing has proved a reliable early alarm bell for COVID-19 outbreaks. U.S. researchers are now adapting the approach to track the explosive spread of monkeypox, and maybe other viruses.

California's Last Nuclear Plant FILE - The Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, south of Los Osos, Calif., is viewed Sept. 20, 2005. California's last operating nuclear power plant could get a second lease on life. Owner Pacific Gas & Electric decided six years ago to close the twin-domed power plant by 2025. Gavin Newsom, a green energy advocate who supported the 2016 agreement calling for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant to close by 2025 but now is a leading voice to consider a longer operating run. Nuclear power provides roughly one-fifth of the electricity in the country, though generation produced by the industry has dropped since 2010.

An aggressive push toward renewable energy has run headlong into anxiety over keeping the lights on in California, where the largest utility is considering whether to try to extend the lifespan of the state’s last operating nuclear power plant. California is the birthplace of the modern environmental movement that for decades has had a fraught relationship with nuclear power, which doesn't produce carbon pollution like fossil fuels but leaves behind waste that can remain dangerously radioactive for centuries. Now environmentalists find themselves at odds with someone they usually see as an ally: Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a green energy advocate who supported the 2016 agreement calling for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant to close by 2025 but now is a leading voice to consider a longer operating run.

Air Canada introduced a policy during COVID-19 that allows employees to classify flight cancellations caused by staff shortages as a "safety" problem.

Anne Heche slurred through the "Better Together" podcast with Heather Duffy, posted hours before she was involved in a near-fatal collision in Los Angeles.

As climate change threatens the U.S. with more natural disasters, it's becoming increasingly costly for Americans to insure their homes, experts say.

Hundreds of hotel guests trapped by flash flooding at Death Valley National Park were able to drive out after crews cleared a path for them.

A nearly 20-year-old killer whale born at SeaWorld San Diego has died of an infection, the park announced Friday.

Record rainfall triggered flash flooding at Death Valley National Park that buried cars, forced officials to close all roads in and out the park and stranded about 1,000 people.

Evacuations have been lifted for a small town in Washington state after a fast-moving fire that burned a half-dozen homes was contained.

California officials say bus heading from Los Angeles to Fresno has crashed and that 24 people were hurt.

The scenic Northern California hamlet of Klamath River was home to about 200 people, a community center, a corner store and a post office.

California’s governor has declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak.

A suspect with a criminal history was arrested after a woman walked into the Tavares Police Department covered in blood, officers said.

Wildfires fed by windy and hot conditions have grown dramatically in California and Montana, forcing evacuation orders for over 100 homes.

California's public health officer says officials are pressing for more vaccine and closely monitoring the spread of the monkeypox virus.

California plans to make its own insulin.

A mother is seeking answers a week after she says her son was carjacked and gunned down while on vacation.

Tyler Perry will receive an honorary AARP award for uplifting communities and helping people “overcome various obstacles” through his foundation.

Wildfires, floods and soaring temperatures have made climate change real to many Americans.

Firefighters have made more progress against a huge California forest fire that forced evacuations for thousands of people and destroyed 41 homes and other buildings near Yosemite National Park.

Firefighters have significantly slowed the spread of a smoky wildfire burning near Yosemite National Park that has destroyed 55 homes and other buildings.

When Disney reopens its Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique shops at resorts in Florida and California next month, the workers who help children dress up as their favorite animated characters will have new, more gender inclusive titles.

A destructive wildfire near Yosemite National Park is burning out of control and has grown into one of California’s biggest blazes of the year.

Thousands of people were ordered to flee a fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park that has exploded into one of California's largest wildfires of the year.

The U.S. Forest Service says it will take emergency action soon to save giant sequoias by speeding up projects to clear underbrush to protect the world’s largest trees from the increasing threat of wildfires.

Health officials say two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the U.S. They are a toddler in California and an infant who is not a U.S. resident.

California has approved trust funds for some children from low-income families who lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19.

California is punching back against two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions as Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a gun control law patterned after a Texas anti-abortion law.

Investigators in Florida confirm that a 17-year-old teen who went missing in 1980 was the victim of a serial killer now serving a life sentence in California.

Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered because of fast dwindling populations in North America.

Opening statements have begun in the case of Kristin Smart, who disappeared during her freshman year at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo more than 25 years ago.

Two neglected tigers rescued from a long-shuttered roadside Oklahoma tourist attraction are starting new lives more than 1,000 miles away at California’s Oakland Zoo after receiving much-needed medical treatment.

One million pills containing fentanyl were seized during a raid near Los Angeles this month in what the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is calling the largest bust of its kind in California.

Environmental groups have been arguing in California courts that developers are not fully considering the risks of wildfire and choked evacuation routes when they plan their housing developments near fire-prone areas.

Netflix has picked Microsoft help deliver the commercials in a cheaper version of its video streaming service expected to launch later this year with a pledge to minimize the intrusions into personal privacy that often accompany digital ads.

A wildfire that threatened a grove of California’s giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park is burning eastward into the Sierra National Forest.

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is headed to Washington this week in a visit certain to kindle more talk about his national political ambitions.

California firefighters have gained ground against a wildfire that poses a threat to a famous grove of giant sequoias and a small community in Yosemite National Park.

Name a product, and somehow cherries have found their way into them when visiting the Cherry Republic, a group of stores in Michigan.

A wildfire threatening the largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park has more than doubled in size since Saturday afternoon.

Carlos Santana has postponed his next six shows after collapsing on stage during a concert on Tuesday, temporarily stepping away from the stage “out of an abundance of caution for the artist’s health.”.

The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park is still closed as firefighters battle a blaze that threatens the trees and has forced hundreds of campers to evacuate.

SpaceX announced it will be targeting Sunday, July 10 for the next launch of its Falcon 9 rocket to low-earth orbit from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

A California panel has denied parole for a follower of cult leader Charles Manson convicted of slayings more than a half-century ago.

Officials say part of Yosemite National Park has been closed and hundreds of people evacuated nearby as a wildfire rages near a grove of California’s famed giant sequoia trees.

A federal judge has thrown out a host of actions by the Trump administration to roll back protections for endangered or threatened species.

Evacuation orders have been expanded for remote communities near a wildfire that's chewing through California forests.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is running for reelection in California, but his latest television ad is airing in Florida.

The Fourth of July holiday weekend is jamming U.S. airports with the biggest crowds since the pandemic began in 2020.

U.S. officials are testing a new wildfire retardant after two decades of buying millions of gallons annually from one supplier, but watchdogs say the expensive strategy is overly fixated on aerial attacks at the expense of hiring more fire-line digging ground crews.

Companies that want to sell shampoo bottles, food products and other items wrapped in plastic in California will have to cut down their use of the material.

A California agency has cleared the way for the Oakland Athletics to move forward with a $12 billion waterfront ballpark project.

The U.S. Supreme Court is letting states set their own standards for meal and rest breaks by airline crews.