The new ruling, a key environmental protection, will impact 30% of oil wells in the state.
A developer known for building high-end housing has bought the iconic property, sparking fears of unwanted gentrification.
Advocates propose expanded access to attorneys as a way to keep tenants in their homes.
The contest is sponsored by the Los Angeles Press Club and is one of the largest regional media contests in the nation.
Again, Gov. Newsom contradicts past public safety orders and sides with political allies.
In two years, the company secured millions in bonds, three pipelines, five lawsuits and a lien.
Video by Christian Monterrosa shows the massive job cleanup crews have on the Southern California shoreline.
Major hotel chains are considering making daily room cleaning an exception rather than the norm.
Housing equity groups, nonprofit lenders and developers argue that financial institutions should play a larger role in addressing affordable housing needs.
Even Texas and Wyoming do a better job protecting communities from oil and gas drilling.