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I’m 1 of More Than 600 People on CA’s Death Row. Newsom Must End Death Penalty.
Twenty-three states have abolished the death penalty. California should join them in ending state-sponsored executions.
Group Says Some Airbnb Hosts Illegally Spiked Rental Prices Amid LA Fires
Many wildfire evacuees looked to short-term rentals as a stop-gap measure while they looked for new housing.
Report: Climate Crisis Significantly Increased Likelihood of Los Angeles Fires
An event like the Los Angeles fires is now likely to happen every 17 years, a World Weather Attribution report said.
Here’s What Trump Can — and Can’t — Do to Disrupt Los Angeles Wildfire Aid
Experts say it would be hard for Trump to revoke FEMA funding, but Congress could slow down California’s recovery.
Los Angeles Fires Underscore Activists’ Call: Make Polluters Pay for Disasters
In New York, a “Superfund” law makes fossil fuel firms pay for aid in climate disasters. Could California do the same?
Experts Expect the Health Impacts of Toxic California Wildfire Smoke to Linger
At the moment, air pollution experts know how much smoke fills the air. But they don’t know what’s in it.
Wildfires Can Contaminate Drinking Water Systems With Harmful Chemicals
Some local water systems in the Los Angeles area have begun issuing warnings about potentially unsafe drinking water.
While Los Angeles Burns, AI Fans the Flames
Artificial intelligence is a water-guzzling industry hastening future climate crises from California's own backyard.
Trans Californians Could Seal Court Records Under Proposed Law Amid Trump Term
“Transgender people face an insurmountable constant threat of being doxxed and harassed,” said advocate Allison Chapman.
“Weather Whiplash” Fueled by Climate Change Produced Catastrophic Fires in LA
Climate change is heightening the swings between very wet and very dry weather, creating prime conditions for wildfires.