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California Water Supplies Face Cuts From Colorado River Crisis
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has reduced Colorado River water allocations for California, Arizona and Nevada for the next two years as prolonged drought, declining river flows and
California Kelp Farm Project Advances Off Southern Coast
California coastal officials have allowed Ocean Rainforest’s proposed offshore kelp farm in Southern California to advance, clearing a regulatory step for the planned marine aquaculture project. The operation would cultivate
California and Queensland Form New Agricultural Tech Partnership
California and Queensland have signed a five-year agricultural technology agreement linking research, commercialization, workforce development, trade and climate resilience. The California AgTech partnership brings together government agencies and existing innovation
California Refinery Safety Rules Face Legislative Review
California lawmakers are advancing legislation that would preserve several refinery worker safety protections as state regulators prepare to revise existing rules. The measure covers safeguards involving hazardous
Business
Study Links Carbon Emissions to California Groundwater Loss
A peer-reviewed study published August 25 estimates that emissions traced to major fossil-fuel and cement producers contributed about one-third of climate-driven groundwater loss in California’s Central Valley
Los Angeles Lakers Sale Sets $12.5 Billion Record
Los Angeles Lakers ownership could change again less than a year after the NBA approved Mark Walter’s majority purchase. Josh Kushner and former Disney chief Bob Iger
Huntington Beach E-Bike Crackdown Leads to Citations
May 13, 2026
California Housing Market: AI Wealth Drives Luxury Demand
Wealth tied to the artificial intelligence sector is helping support luxury housing demand in the Bay Area, even as mortgage rates remain elevated. New 2026 data show
Opinion
California Opens AskCA AI Gateway for State Services
California has opened beta sign-ups for AskCA, an AI-powered gateway designed to help residents navigate state and local services through a single starting point. The
California Housing Crisis Spreads Into Inland Regions, Report Finds
A new Public Policy Institute of California report found that concern about housing has increased sharply in several inland regions while declining in the Bay
Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie Dies After Intensive Treatment
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie died August 10 after more than three weeks of intensive medical care at the Ojai Raptor Center. The 14-year-old eagle
Local Officials Back California Nuclear Plant Extension Before 2030 Closure
Local elected officials have urged California leaders to extend operations at the Diablo Canyon Power Plant beyond its scheduled 2030 closure. The request cites the