Why Democrats Around the Country Should Be Focused on California
In some important ways, the state is a microcosm of many of the divisions we see across the U.S.
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Driven Out
All along the California coastline, city officials are playing a cat-and-mouse game with RV dwellers, crafting legislation that effectively forces them out of town—and continues the eternal quest for a parking place to call home.
How One California City Is Sending a Message of Environmental Resistance to Trump
Santa Barbara, a coastal city all too familiar with dangers of offshore drilling, calls for a ban on new federal leases to oil and gas companies.
California Senate Passes Controversial Cap-and-Trade Extension
The success of the bill is about more than just ratcheting down emissions.
How Jerry Brown Is Trying to Thread the Needle on Climate Change
For Governor Brown, Monday's vote on the Cap-and-Trade Program goes way beyond California.
How Water Contamination Is Putting California’s San Joaquin Valley at Risk
More than one million people in the San Joaquin Valley region have been exposed to unsafe drinking water in recent years from pesticides, arsenic, nitrate, and uranium. And many communities also face multiple environmental health threats.
The Fight for Groundwater in California’s San Joaquin Valley
Drought conditions continue for thousands of rural residents in the San Joaquin Valley who rely on groundwater, and the race to dig deeper wells is a losing game.
NRA Scores Two Victories Against California Gun-Control Laws
Two pending gun control laws in California have been stalled following challenges from the National Rifle Association.
The Week in Photos: From a Naturalization Ceremony in California to a Scorching Summer Day Near Paris
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Why Single-Payer Health Care Could Work in California
And why state-level reform is a risky proposition for most of the country.