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
Federal prosecutors charge shop clerk, son with selling kratom thought to be tied to Ole Miss deathFederal prosecutors in Mississippi say they have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student. The U.S....SFGATE4d agoWhole story →HealthJusticekratom death investigation
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...SFGATE4d 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...SFGATE4d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetenergy policy changes
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.SFGATE5d 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
Cornell rape allegations lead to renewed scrutiny of laws on intoxication and consentA woman’s account of being sexually assaulted at a Cornell University fraternity house has advocates and lawmakers renewing their criticism of a New York law that makes it more difficult to...SFGATE6d agoWhole story →JusticeEducationcornell rape allegations
New York Gov. Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegationNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for an investigation into Cornell University's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation. A woman claims she was sexually assaulted by seven students at the Chi Phi...SFGATE6d agoWhole story →JusticeEducationKathy Hochulcornell gang rape investigation
