L.A. Times - Environment

A 'super' El Niño is now super likely, leaving California bracing for impact

Rong-Gong Lin II — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:01:27 GMT

A "super" El Niño is now 95% likely to develop this year as the climate pattern gains dramatic strength in the Pacific Ocean — leaving officials across California and beyond bracing for a wet and potentially destructive winter.

California launches environmental youth council after EPA program lapses under Trump

Hayley Smith — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The EPA's National Environmental Youth Advisory Council appears to have lapsed. California is now taking applications for its own council at the state level.

Senator 'deeply troubled' by utility threats

Melody Petersen — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The chair of the California Senate's utilities committee said Tuesday he was "deeply troubled" by electric company executives' recent threats to take action to protect their shareholders if they don't get legislation in Sacramento to limit their wildfire liabilities.

'You gave us all hope': Fans of famed Big Bear bald eagle Jackie respond to her death

Lila Seidman — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:58:24 GMT

For some, Jackie was a model of motherhood and perseverance. Readers share emotional tributes to the beloved Big Bear bald eagle.

California to phase out paraquat, a powerful weedkiller associated with serious health issues

Hayley Smith — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:47:12 GMT

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation said all manufacturers of pesticide products containing paraquat have "voluntarily canceled" their product registrations.

'California's coast is not for sale.' State battles Trump plan to limit coastal oversight

Rosanna Xia — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:07:28 GMT

Hundreds of Californians rallied at a federal hearing to protest a Trump administration push to wrest regulatory control over the state's coastline.

Toxic site near South L.A. homes finally faces state cleanup order

Kori McNair — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The California toxic substances agency cites what "appears to be a major source of contamination" that "may present a substantial hazard to human health."

Jackie, arguably the world's most famous bald eagle, dies after mysterious illness

Lila Seidman — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:05:10 GMT

Jackie and her mate, Shadow, delighted millions of viewers as stars of a nonstop livestream of their nest, perched high in a Jeffrey pine overlooking Big Bear Lake.

With Big Bear bald eagle Jackie gone, we want to hear what she meant to you

Lila Seidman — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:05:59 GMT

Big Bear eagle Jackie has passed. We want to hear fans' favorite memories of her and her family.

El Niño could bring highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast

Rong-Gong Lin II — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A strengthening El Niño could bring the highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast this year, raising the risk of widespread and damaging flooding.

The eight-mile gap in the L.A. River bike path downtown has a billion-dollar problem

Mack Baysinger — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Someday, you might be able to ride a bike from the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach along the Los Angeles River. But an eight-mile gap downtown with a ballooning price tag remains.

SoCal heat wave: Triple-digit temperatures, fire weather and coastal flooding in store

Rong-Gong Lin II — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 15:28:03 GMT

A heat advisory was in place for much of Southern California away from the immediate coast, the National Weather Service said

Celebrity bald eagle Jackie's anemia worsens: 'We wish we had better news'

Lila Seidman — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 00:14:47 GMT

The Ojai Raptor Center reported a dip in Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's blood values, leaving the livestream star in intensive care as experts work to find a cause.

Trump is attacking California's ability to protect its coastline. The consequences may be dire

Rosanna Xia — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Citing "environmental extremism," Trump officials want to end California's ability to challenge offshore oil, floating nuclear reactors and rocket launches.

Bonta accuses DuPont of corporate shell game to dodge PFAS cleanup in California

Susanne Rust — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 21:35:05 GMT

California's attorney general has added an amendment to a suit he filed in 2022 against the makers of 'forever chemicals.' He claims the defendants were involved in a fraudulent transaction scheme.

Regulators order Lineage to snuff out foul odors following 4,000 complaints

Tony Briscoe — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 21:34:43 GMT

The vote followed hours of emotional testimony from southeast Los Angeles County residents who demanded Lineage do more to suppress sickening odors.

Another offshore wind developer exits California in $1.22-billion deal with Trump administration

Hayley Smith — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 20:27:04 GMT

German energy giant RWE said it will abandon wind leases off the coast of New York, Louisiana and Northern California near Humboldt, further challenging the Golden State's clean energy ambitions.

Lineage says it will spend up to $100 million on Boyle Heights cleanup as air regulators demand action

Tony Briscoe, Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 19:31:13 GMT

The operator of a cold storage warehouse that burned in Boyle Heights has said it expects to spend $80 million to $100 million to clean up the site.

Energy company profits are soaring with the Iran war. Here's what California officials want to do

Blanca Begert — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Sky-high earnings for oil companies and California refiners in the second quarter are renewing calls from California legislators to crack down on industry profits.

Trump energy chief lied to Congress about canceled clean energy funds, lawmakers allege

Hayley Smith — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-San José) and Gabe Amo (D-R.I.) are asking the Justice Department to consider criminal charges against Energy Secretary Chris Wright, accusing him of lying to Congress about $7.6 billion in clean energy grants canceled in blue states.

Utilities threaten action if lawmakers fail to cut their wildfire liability risk

Melody Petersen — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Top executives of California's two biggest utilities warned they would take action to protect their shareholders if Sacramento lawmakers fail to pass legislation limiting their companies' liabilities for wildfires sparked by their equipment

California counties monitoring for measles in farmworkers from Arizona

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Sun, 2 Aug 2026 19:55:42 GMT

The California Department of Public Health has identified agricultural workers in the state who were exposed to measles during an outbreak in Arizona.

Western U.S. heat wave brings record temps to Phoenix, wildfire evacuations in Spokane

Noah Haggerty — Sun, 2 Aug 2026 00:38:08 GMT

Cities across the Western U.S. set or approached daily temperature records on Saturday, as SoCal officials cautioned residents to watch for symptoms of heat illness.

Famed Big Bear eagle Jackie remains 'very sick' as malady remains a mystery

Jack Dolan — Sun, 2 Aug 2026 00:05:12 GMT

Veterinarians continue extensive testing to diagnose famed Big Bear bald eagle Jackie, who remains anemic and sick with a still unknown condition.

The percentage of homes surviving California wildfires is dropping, despite efforts to harden them

Noah Haggerty — Sat, 1 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

At the turn of the century, wildfires destroyed only about 3% of the California homes they came into contact with. By 2020, the rate had risen to 18%, a new study found.

Law firm says it has lost touch with hundreds of clients suing over L.A. County landfill

Rebecca Ellis — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:22:39 GMT

Attorneys for Downtown LA Law Group said in court Thursday that the firm plans to drop out of litigation over the Chiquita Canyon landfill amid allegations of misconduct.

Trump administration spares Southwest from harshest water cuts in new Colorado River plan

Ian James — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:16:50 GMT

The Trump administration has released a 10-year plan for cutting water use to prop up the Colorado River's reservoirs, which have fallen to a record low.

California's push to limit groundwater pumping could leave small farmers in the dust

Ian James — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

According to a new report, California groundwater regulations threaten to put many small farms out of business.

California produced over half its May electricity from solar, a world record

Blanca Begert — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

New batteries to store solar electricity and low demand in May both contributed to high percentage of electricity that came from solar.

Big Bear bald eagle Jackie leaves intensive care but remains 'very sick'

Lila Seidman — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:11:12 GMT

Famous bald eagle Jackie has been moved out of intensive care. While still 'a very sick patient,' her progress offers hope to fans. It's still unclear what's behind her illness.

Record-breaking El Niño could gut California's crab and salmon fleets

Susanne Rust — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A super El Niño could wreak havoc on commercial fishing off the California coast. If the 2015-16 El Niño is any guide, it's not going to be good.

California hopes to lure a new generation to electric cars, with help from rebates, high gas prices

Karen Garcia — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California is set to roll out its own instant rebate program to assist drivers in purchasing their first new or used EV.

State regulators crack down on polluted runoff from L.A. shopping centers, warehouses

Ian James — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California water regulators in Los Angeles are requiring stormwater permits for shopping centers and warehouses for the first time. Big parking lots are major contributors to stream pollution.

Contributor: Major news outlets and Democrats are pretending weather isn't affected by climate

David Helvarg — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It takes great effort to discuss the burning and flooding around the world without acknowledging their cause.

Trump administration targeted California and other blue states for clean energy cuts

Hayley Smith — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Trump administration agreed in court documents that it targeted California and other blue states when it slashed clean energy projects last year

After a setback, Big Bear eagle Jackie's health has improved: she's 'much more feisty'

Lila Seidman — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:47:30 GMT

Nest cam star Jackie appears to be on the mend after suffering a setback, according to a rehab facility. It marks the latest turn in the eagle's condition since she was rescued, weak and disheveled, near Big Bear Lake earlier this month.

Hurricane Genevieve to bring massive swells, life-threatening surf, rip currents to SoCal

Ian James — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:08:49 GMT

Hurricane Genevieve is generating huge waves that will create hazardous beach conditions in Southern California.

Why a plan to filter bacteria from the Arroyo Seco is facing fierce opposition

Mack Baysinger — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A tiny parcel of land near Highland Park is supposed to be key to filtering out fecal contamination from the Arroyo Seco. But some people don't want the lot — with its trees — to be disturbed.

Lopez: In L.A.'s underground, the public servants are 80, 90 and 100. It's tough getting old

Steve Lopez — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

LADWP is replacing 45 miles of aging water lines annually. As leaks sprout, should it do more?

With Big Bear eagle ailing, OpenAI co-founder drops $5.5 million to buy land near nest

Lila Seidman — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:37:02 GMT

OpenAI's Greg Brockman and his wife donated $5.5 million to conserve land near famed Big Bear eagles' nest as Jackie remains in critical care. The $10 million goal is now met.

A celebrated stage production makes the leap to screen in the fiery 'Hadestown: The Musical'

Katie Walsh — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:00:30 GMT

The mythical musical dominated the Tonys in 2019, and its original cast reunites for a filmed staging on London's West End that reminds us why.

Still in critical condition, Big Bear eagle Jackie gets life-saving blood transfusion

Lila Seidman — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:44:59 GMT

Big Bear eagle Jackie is in critical condition after a blood transfusion. As veterinarians seek answers, mate Shadow fuels questions about whether he's "seeing" another female.

California dodges a bullet on Colorado River cuts

Ian James — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:57:15 GMT

California, Arizona and Nevada offered to cut water use to ease the Colorado River crisis. The Trump administration is set to adopt much of their proposal.

New drug could help people stricken with valley fever

Susanne Rust — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A new drug could help people stricken with the most severe forms of valley fever. A small trial showed positive results, with fewer of the side effects affecting other treatments.

Some birds defy overall plunge in bird numbers

Mack Baysinger — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Bird multitudes are slipping away on a global scale, but a new study offers hope for how we can make life easier for them.

Heat wave smothering Southern California nears its peak

Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A heat wave that's expected to rank among the hottest of the year so far will peak in Southern California on Thursday with temperatures 8 to 12 degrees above normal and muggy conditions limiting overnight cooling, forecasters said.

As North America grapples with destructive wildfires, 'super' El Niño may offer hope

Noah Haggerty — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With a very strong El Niño almost certainly on its way, the southern U.S. could see extra precipitation this winter, damping wildfire risk next summer.

Rescued eagle Jackie battles anemia, inflammation. 'It's too early to predict the outcome'

Lila Seidman — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:43:16 GMT

Rescued Big Bear eagle Jackie has anemia and kidney inflammation, and remains in critical condition. However, she is eating and even fighting with care staff, according to an educational nonprofit.

Wildfire survivors angered as utility-funded group claims to represent them

Melody Petersen — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:40:47 GMT

A group claiming to represent California fire survivors began paying for social media ads this spring, calling on lawmakers to take action to reduce the rising cost of wildfires. The group was created by utilities that have ignited six of the state's most destructive fires.

'A five-alarm fire': Western reservoirs that supply California fall to record low levels

Ian James — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:37:03 GMT

The Colorado River's largest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, have declined to the lowest combined levels on record. Researchers say this underscores the urgent need to cut water use.

Super pollutants — California sues Trump administration for ignoring climate-changing fridge chemicals

Blanca Begert — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:30:59 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency moved in May to loosen restrictions on climate super pollutants used in refrigeration.

Found weak and disheveled, rescued eagle — probably Big Bear's Jackie — receiving care in Ojai

Lila Seidman — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:13:10 GMT

Found weak and disheveled along the shoreline, the raptor believed to be nest cam star Jackie is receiving care while experts investigate what caused its decline.

Central Valley farmers reluctantly turn to solar as water supplies dry up

Blanca Begert, Ian James — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Solar is exploding in the Central Valley as drought-stressed farmers look to alternatives.

World Cup appears to have dodged worse wildfire smoke thanks to rain

Kevin Baxter — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:06:05 GMT

Showers and thunderstorms triggered a flash flood warning for Manhattan and northeastern New Jersey on Saturday, but the rain also helped blow out the smoke from Canadian wildfires that had choked the tristate area for days and threatened to disrupt Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.

Environmental groups press judges to pause Imperial Valley lithium venture

Blanca Begert — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:50:32 GMT

The groups say the project's environmental review did not account for effects on scarce water resources in the area.

Bass administration quietly replaced chief heat officer a month ago

Noah Haggerty — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:05:13 GMT

After L.A. City Council rejected Mayor Bass' proposal to eliminate the city's climate emergency office, her administration quietly replaced its inaugural director with a senior Bass advisor.

After wildfires destroyed 95% of this California tribe's forests, members uncovered 1,200 ancestral sites

Noah Haggerty — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After devastating fires turned their forest into a moonscape, members of the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu found evidence of their vibrant tribal history everywhere.

'It'll buy us time': Feds to pay millions to prop up dwindling Lake Mead

Lila Seidman — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A Southern California water agency is among those partnering with the federal government to prevent a large reservoir from reaching a critically low water level.

As great whites and humans share the waters, shark lab runs out of funding

Kori McNair — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Since 2018, the California Beach Shark Safety program at Cal State Long Beach has tagged great whites in local waters and shared their locations with lifeguards.

Californians back CEQA reform, reject AI data centers by huge margins, poll finds

Nicole Nixon — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Most California voters appear hungry to reform state environmental law to speed up housing and infrastructure projects, according to a new poll. Voters also expressed strong opposition to AI data centers.

Key California law on 'recyclable' packaging symbols is blocked by federal judge

Susanne Rust — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:25:58 GMT

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking an important California law from going into effect. SB 343 aimed to ensure that packaging does not feature recycling symbols like the chasing arrows unless it is actually being recycled.

Wildfire threatens homes in Santa Clarita as dangerous SoCal heat wave worsens

Alex Wigglesworth, Terry Castleman — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

With a heat wave expected to peak in Southern California on Wednesday, forecasters warned of elevated fire risk.

It's time for the night trip to the beach — the grunion are running

Blanca Begert — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:11:20 GMT

Thousands of small, silver fish will wash up on California beaches to perform a strange and wondrous mating ritual.

Anger grows in Boyle Heights as warehouse fire leaves stench, flies and vermin in its wake

Tony Briscoe — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:08:01 GMT

Boyle Heights activists are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to order a mandatory evacuation of the neighborhood, saying a recent warehouse fire has poisoned the air.

Scientists crack the code on predicting California's deadly cliff collapses

Rosanna Xia — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography found that it is possible to predict a coastal landslide hours, sometimes days, before it happens.

Trump slashes wildlife protections, putting endangered California animals at risk

Jack Flemming — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:07:18 GMT

The Trump administration rolled back the Endangered Species Act on Friday, slashing protections to the habitats of endangered species and paving the way for more drilling and mining.

Lopez: Californians rallied to save the coast 50 years ago. Trump is spoiling the celebration

Steve Lopez — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Trump administration, thirsty for offshore oil, has ordered a review of California's coastal management.

Trump administration clears path for controversial Mojave Desert water pipeline

Ian James — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:14:57 GMT

The California company Cadiz has been trying for years to pipe water out of the Mojave Desert. The Trump administration has approved a pipeline plan that allows it.

Strong El Niño now a virtual certainty, forecasters say. What it means for California

Rong-Gong Lin II — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 21:44:52 GMT

Strong El Niños significantly tilt the odds of expected weather outcomes during the winter. For Southern California, that means a higher chance of above-average rainfall, risking a winter of flash floods and landslides.

'I'd rather my house burn down than get cancer': Two California communities fight to save their forests

Noah Haggerty — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A U.S. Forest Service plan to use glyphosate in a burned forest spurs a reckoning in Tahoe: How much should people do to bring forests back?

Not everyone is leaving California. A new commercial battery maker just landed in Sacramento

Blanca Begert — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 21:02:23 GMT

A factory in Sacramento will be first in the country to make a new alternative to lithium-ion at commercial scale.

Walmart's EV chargers are coming to California with discounts for members

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The popular retailer Walmart announced plans in 2023 to build a network of electric vehicle chargers at thousands of stores across the country.

Environmental justice group sues California over carbon market overhaul

Hayley Smith — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 21:56:16 GMT

The lawsuit claims that California's air regulator rushed changes to its signature cap-and-invest program without proper environmental review.

14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections

Iris Kwok, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In addition to high-stakes U.S. House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of ballot measures.

New FireSat satellites promise faster wildfire detection over California and beyond

Eric Niiler — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A trio of satellites set to launch early Tuesday will give wildland firefighters more time to respond and scientists more information about fire-prone regions across the globe.

'Uncharted territory' as brewing El Niño, roasting oceans, heat bring risk for California, planet

Rong-Gong Lin II — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Scientists are raising alarms over the planet's warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers.

California is bringing back EV rebates. This is how to get one

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California is budgeting $135 million for new electric vehicle incentives, with special exceptions for California-based companies.

Boyle Heights blaze choked parts of L.A. with astronomical soot pollution

Tony Briscoe, Hayley Smith — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The warehouse fire exposed residents to smoke and soot that was worse than the 2025 Los Angeles County fires.

After Trump axed federal employees running climate site, thousands crowdfund its comeback

Mack Baysinger — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 23:58:42 GMT

Federal employees axed during waves of cuts by the Trump administration have fought back against the dismantling of a key climate science website.

ER visits spiked during toxic Boyle Heights warehouse fire

Hayley Smith — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The weeklong Lineage warehouse fire coincided with a surge in hospital visits from Angelenos concerned about throat pain and breathing problems, The Times has learned.

450 wild horses face a roundup in Eastern Sierra as feds proceed with contested plan

Lila Seidman — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On July 8, the Inyo National Forest will begin rounding up wild horses roaming outside an area designated for them along the California-Nevada border.

After bold pledge, EPA shelves microplastics testing in U.S. drinking water

Susanne Rust — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In April, EPA Chief Lee Zeldin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held a news conference declaring their dedication to studying microplastics, in the human body and in drinking water. But a new EPA drinking water testing rule leaves them out.

Water from Boyle Heights warehouse fire carries foam into L.A. River, sparks testing

Mack Baysinger — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The copious water needed to put out the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights over a week is now running into the LA River.

Trump administration takes aim at California Coastal Commission, sparking alarm

Grace Toohey — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:53:44 GMT

The Trump administration has initiated a review of the California Coastal Commission and other powerful state coastline watchdogs.

EPA touts crackdown on smuggled pesticides in L.A. visit

Hayley Smith — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a crackdown on pesticide smuggling into the United States.

Why your food scraps travel more than 100 miles — and how an L.A. council member wants to stop it

Susanne Rust, Sandra McDonald — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob Blumenfield would like to see Angelenos' old banana peels and moldy bread stay local.

Los Angeles tries again to phase out urban oil production

Hayley Smith — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:08:24 GMT

The L.A. City Council attempted to phase out oil production in 2022, but the ordinance was struck down by a judge following legal challenges from the oil and gas industry.

Health concerns mount as Boyle Heights warehouse fire stretches into a week

Tony Briscoe, Kori McNair, Mack Baysinger — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Toxic air has covered the San Gabriel Valley and beyond at times, as the fire continues to burn and the wind shifts the pall in different directions.

If AI data centers are exploding nationwide, why are so few being built in California?

Blanca Begert — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California may have an anti-data center movement, but high energy prices were already blocking development.

Battle over single-use plastics erupts as 17 states move to block California law

Susanne Rust — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It seems everybody is upset with California's single-use plastic law. Wholesalers say it violates interstate commerce laws and the Constitution. Environmentalists aren't happy either.

Guadalajara protesters accuse Hyundai of using World Cup to hide 'dirty supply chain'

Eduard Cauich — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:24:54 GMT

Communities, climate activists and workers took to the streets in Guadalajara to protest what they describe as 'greenwashing through sports' by Hyundai.

This startup wants to bring driverless freight trucks to California's roads, but drivers are pushing back

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Founded in 2025, Humble Robotics is building self-driving freight trucks with no steering wheel, driver's seat or gas pedal.

L.A. state of emergency: What we know about Boyle Heights fire

Hayley Smith, Laurence Darmiento — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:29:04 GMT

Los Angeles declared a state of emergency due to a stubborn warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that has burned for several days. Here's a rundown of what we know:

Here's why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool went green so fast

Mack Baysinger — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:53:46 GMT

The reflecting pool turned an interesting shade of green awfully fast. Here is why.

After nearly two decades, this massive New Mexico wind project is now powering California

Hayley Smith — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:01:02 GMT

One of the largest clean energy projects in United States history is now online, delivering electricity from a massive wind farm in New Mexico to Arizona and California.

Lopez: There might be one advantage to climate change: More home runs at Dodger Stadium

Steve Lopez — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The receding marine layer means less resistance for rocket launches at Chavez Ravine.

Trump administration pays $765 million to kill more offshore wind projects, including one off California

Hayley Smith — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:42:15 GMT

The Trump administration on Wednesday said it will pay developer Invenergy $765 million to walk away from four U.S. wind leases, including one off the coast of California, and invest instead in geothermal and fossil fuel projects.

The woman who championed Big Bear's celebrity eagles leaves behind a $10-million mission

Lila Seidman — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As supporters honor late Friends of Big Bear Valley leader Sandy Steers, the nonprofit races to raise millions to protect what it says is vital foraging habitat for the famous eagles.