Supreme Court sounds wary of state-based climate change suits against oil producersOil and gas producers hope the Supreme Court will shut down scores of lawsuits over the impact of climate change.Los Angeles Times11h agoWhole story →JusticePlanet
Supreme Court to weigh whether oil companies can be forced to pay for climate damageThe outcome of the Colorado case could affect California's 2023 lawsuit against the five largest oil companies and other similar litigation.Los Angeles Times2d agoWhole story →JusticePlanet
Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on MedicarePresident Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, this time in response to Medicare costs, which rose as a consequence of his One Big Beautiful Bill Act.Los Angeles Times2d agoWhole story →HealthEconomymedicare payment announcement
Newsom backs environmental exemptions for San Diego stadium projectGov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills that seek to fast-track a San Diego stadium and housing project.Los Angeles Times4d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetGavin NewsomS 344S 958california environmental exemptions
Native tribes denied greater say in water decisions with Newsom vetoGov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have given Native tribes greater say on decisions about water. One tribal leader said it shows that the governor "doesn't care about tribes."Los Angeles Times4d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetcalifornia water bill veto
$7.5-billion mini-NIH plan goes to California voters under bill signed by NewsomCalifornia voters will decide whether to create a $7.5 billion state scientific research arm similar to the National Institutes of Health. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that puts the issue before voters in March 2028.Los Angeles Times5d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyGavin NewsomS 895california research bond proposal
Millions at flood risk lack coverage as federal insurance costs climbOnly 2.4% of U.S. properties have federal flood insurance, despite 8.4% facing severe or extreme risk — a coverage gap widening as climate change intensifies flooding.Los Angeles Times5d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetflood insurance crisis
Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serveThe Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the 'Housing First' approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy.Los Angeles Times6d agoWhole story →HealthBuildhousing first policy shift
California revives Wildlife Coexistence Program amid record wolf pup boomGov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that restores California's Wildlife Coexistence Program in an effort to resolve rising conflicts with wolves, bears and mountain lions.Los Angeles Times6d agoWhole story →PlanetGavin NewsomS 1135wildlife coexistence program revival
