The poor would likely bear the costs of energy transition, but benefit from cleaner air and less warming.
Some races with moderate Democrats backed by oil money running against progressives remain too close to call.
The state’s fossil fuel industry spends millions more backing midterm candidates.
Building and construction trade unions would benefit from industrial green policy, but critics warn of fossil fuel subsidies.
Former officials push strategies on behalf of fossil fuel clients, threatening climate and communities, say critics.
A handful of legislators could decide measures for tougher statewide emissions goals.
Labor opposition could diminish Gov. Newsom's climate package.
With Newsom’s environmental legacy in the balance, legislators are intensely pushing bills that advance the governor’s priorities.
The South Coast air district is investigating dozens of complaints about toxic emissions seen in the 'shocking' footage.
Oil group eyes strategy to promote in-state drilling as climate-friendly.
Resignations follow stories from Capital & Main and Type Investigations on faulty permitting system and under-monitoring.
A patchwork of regulations is out of sync with the urgency of the climate crisis, experts say.
Residents challenge regulators’ claims that they can’t account for toxic oil and gas emissions in the San Joaquin Valley.
Sen. Lena Gonzalez says the state Legislature can sometimes stymie the democratic process.
The legislation would increase fines for violations at long last, but is getting heavy pushback.
The proposed legislation would direct the state’s public pension funds to cease investment in oil, gas and coal companies.
23 California legislators who failed to support clean energy bills have taken a combined $1.58 million from the oil and gas industry.
New well count rises as governor appoints oil lobbyist to top role.
Fossil fuel companies are pushing for investment in emission-reducing technologies critics say are unproven or even harmful.
Three bills may fall victim to a new push for more oil drilling.