How California Is Leading the Way on Marijuana Criminal Justice Reform
Across the country, minor pot infractions disproportionately affect people of color. Newly enacted legislation in the Golden State is working to ease those penalties.
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When Being Mean Is a Revolutionary Act
In her new and radical memoir, Myriam Gurba discusses reclaiming political power through the art of nastiness.
How California Became a Modern Democratic Stronghold
Tuesday's election results offered a blast from the past for California Democrats.
‘The Fear of Dying’ Pervades Southern California’s Oil-Polluted Enclaves
As the state wins praise for its progressive climate policies, refinery emissions vex people in low-income communities. Things may get worse.
Three Underrated Ideas for Preventing Wildfire Devastation
Some advice from Californians who have lived through and studied the state's wildfires.
California Senate Hires Law Firms to Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations
Women are calling out state capitols across the country for having a culture of sexual misconduct.
What One Tiny California Island Can Teach Us About Dealing With Climate Change
It turns out Californians have long relied on innovative techniques to get their water.
Firearm Injuries Rise in California After Nevada Gun Shows
New research points to the inherent limitations of state-level firearm-control laws.
Heat Wave Prompts Wildfire Warning in Southern California
Meanwhile, several blazes in Northern California have yet to be contained.
The Butterfly Effect
Southern California's Ellwood Mesa, with nearly 80 acres of protected eucalyptus forest, is a refuge for the vanishing western monarch butterflies during the winter months. But the state's most recent drought has left the future of the forest in jeopardy.