As Californians Fight Over Fresh Water, the San Francisco Bay Barely Survives
Drought, industrial-scale agriculture, and an outdated water rights system are killing the largest estuary in the American West,…
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California’s New Weed Economy
With the prospect of legal cannabis, Humboldt County braces itself for new competition. By Zach St. George Rio…
What Will the End of Secret Marijuana Mean for Growers in Humboldt?
In Humboldt County — the weed-growing capital of America — some growers are hoping that greater transparency (and more legal protections for…
The Future of Marijuana in California
A three-part series on the environmental, economic, and legal implications of recent regulations — and of possible legalization. By Zach…
A New Transgender Employment Program in California
Trans Americans face unemployment rates double those of the general population. A new jobs program in California aims…
Want to Win on Climate? Put Justice at the Center
Communities of color are strong leaders in the fight against climate change, but only if policies and the…
Californians Stopped Saving So Much Water This Summer
… even though the state is still in drought. It’s just not in a record-busting drought like it…
California’s Soberanes Fire Is the Most Expensive in America — Ever
Costs to combat the fire have now exceeded $200 million. By Madeleine Thomas (Photo: David McNew/Getty Images) The…
California Just Passed the Most Stringent Pollutant Laws in the Nation
On Monday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed the most stringent law in the country to combat “super pollutants” — a…
California’s Farmworkers Will Officially Earn Higher Overtime Pay
Governor Jerry Brown signed the historic legislation on Monday. By Madeleine Thomas (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images) On Monday,…