Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents sayEthiopian federal forces have retaken Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters. That's according to residents who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution by...SFGATE2d agoWhole story →BuildSecuritytigray conflict escalation
California airport demolishing 59-year-old air traffic control towerThe California airport announced the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a contract for construction of the new tower starting next summer.SFGATE3d agoWhole story →Buildsacramento airport tower replacement
Federal court temporarily blocks Trump administration border wall in Texas' Big Bend regionThe news marks a major win for landowners, businesses and environmentalists in the region who have united to oppose the planned infrastructure projects.SFGATE3d agoWhole story →BuildJusticeborder wall ruling
Long-awaited dam safety reforms move closer to law after Michigan Senate voteThe Michigan Senate has voted to overhaul the state's dam safety laws, moving reforms closer to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk. Both legislative chambers have approved versions of two bills to...SFGATE3d agoWhole story →JusticePlanetGretchen WhitmerS 947HR 5485michigan dam safety reform vote
Households will pay more for energy because of federal policy changes, think tank saysHouseholds in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes since President Donald Trump returned to office, such as...SFGATE3d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetenergy policy changes
NFL's Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadiumNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the leadership of the state’s General Assembly, adding another wrinkle to the Chicago Bears’ long-running pursuit of a new...SFGATE4d agoWhole story →BuildJB Pritzkerchicago bears stadium pursuit
Newsom signs law aimed at fighting Trump's Oakland coal facilityGov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Wednesday night that's aimed at shattering President Donald Trump's dreams of a massive Oakland coal facility.SFGATE4d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetGavin Newsomoakland coal facility law signing
Programs for youths, veterans scrapped in latest national park blowThe Great Basin Institute has long partnered with federal agencies on national park projects. Now, it has lost millions in funding.SFGATE5d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanetnational park funding cuts
Rivals for LA mayor set to meet in forum as city struggles with homelessness, Hollywood job lossesTwo Democratic rivals seeking to become the next mayor of Los Angeles are meeting on the same stage just days before mail ballots go to voters. Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman are...SFGATE7d agoWhole story →BuildGovernmentKaren Bassla mayoral forum
