How Trump Plans to Gut NEPA, a 50-Year-Old Environmental Law
The goal of the National Environmental Policy Act is to make every infrastructure project in the country a little greener.
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Why Does Gavin Newsom Want to Move Juvenile Justice Out of the Department of Corrections?
Research has long shown that detention of youth can cause harm and is ineffective at preventing crime.
A Pacific Standard Guide to Kamala Harris’ Record on Criminal Justice Reform
The presidential candidate has an interesting record of championing reform while working within political constraints.
California Is Holding Off on Abandoning Cash Bail
A California law eliminating cash bail has been put on hold.
Los Angeles Teachers Are Striking—and Expecting That Teachers Across the Country Will Follow Suit
Organizers say the L.A. movement to better fund public education will inspire solidarity movements nationwide.
Will Californians Continue Opting for Grass-Free Yards?
In a state known for severe droughts, having a front yard that requires watering is becoming a thing of the past.
The Faulty Foundations of Trump’s Threats to Withhold FEMA Funding From Wildfire Victims
Firefighters and climate scientists have pushed back on Trump's claims about wildfire management, month after month.
‘It’s Tough Sleeping at Night’: Ranchers Seek to Protect Their Herds as the Wolves Move in
As wolves arrive in California for the first time since the 1920s, ranchers are turning to non-lethal methods to deter the gray wolves, once seen as livestock-killing vermin.
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Core Issues: An Essential Reading List
In his inaugural address, Governor Gavin Newsom vowed to tackle homelessness, criminal justice reform, and inequality.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Makes Bold Promises in His Inaugural Speech
In his first speech as governor of California, Gavin Newsom reiterated all of his ambitious campaign promises.