That Time We Elected a Celebrity
Donald Trump wouldn't be the first. But there are important differences between Arnold Schwarzenegger's 2003 campaign and Trump's in 2016.
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Even Without a Blowout, Gas Companies Leak a Lot of Methane Into the Atmosphere
Even on a good day, Southern California's natural gas infrastructure is a major greenhouse gas emitter.
Just How Big Was the Porter Ranch Natural Gas Leak?
Meet the man who provided the first estimations of the Porter Ranch gas leak.
More and Poorer Poor in California
On the working poor in California—and why they're getting poorer.
Silicon Valley Outsiders
Our focus on C-suite executives and venture capital-funded unicorns distracts from the underclass that keeps the San Francisco Bay Area running.
The Problem With California’s Political Lobbying Laws
Research shows voters trust political messages that appear to come from relatively unknown groups, a tactic at least one powerful interest group has used to its advantage.
How Can We Treat the Seriously Mentally Ill Before Tragedy Occurs, Instead of After?
Laura's Law could provide a middle ground between the old norm of total institutionalization and the new one of total abandonment. But the statute is struggling to reconcile forestalling tragedies with patients' rights.
When, Where, and How Big? Solving the Mysteries of Mudslides
Heavy El Niño rains could trigger mudslides in California this winter. These scientists are trying to figure out the whens and wheres.
‘There’s Peace of Mind Out Here’
In the small coastal town of Mendocino, California, inmates spend hours picking grapes under the sun—and many welcome the break from jail.
Treating the Mentally Ill Before It’s Too Late
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.