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San Francisco's biggest mall loses another clothing store as businesses battle theft and run-down environment
By ALICE WRIGHT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 01:33 EDT, 21 June 2025 | Updated: 02:41 EDT, 21 June 2025 San Francisco's largest mall continues to flounder as yet another store has pulled out, citing high levels of theft. Milk Tee, a women's...

California launches new weather tracking system to rank the severity of extreme heat
Heat continues to be the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States, and it won't be long before the scorching heat returns to Southern California. The state has launched a tool to help Californians better prepare for dangerous...

In Los Angeles, the long-awaited LAX/Metro Transit Center Station has opened for passenger service
The new LAX/Metro Transit Center Station officially opened for service earlier this month. The station connects Los Angeles Metro’s C and K rail lines, closing the final gap along the K line, while marking a significant step forward in the city’s...

Engineering Research in Focus: How San Diego Schools Drive California’s Tech Future
In San Diego, engineering education emphasizes hands-on research grounded in practical relevance. Instead of siloed academic theory, faculty and students collaborate on challenges ranging from microelectronics to structural resilience. Projects...

Is Carney turning his back on climate action?
Opinion The G7 summit in Alberta, hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney, has ended with only passing mention of fighting climate change, including a statement on wildfires that is silent on the pressing need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This...

SCOTUS ruling opens challenge to regulations on EVs, California's greenhouse gas emissions
A Supreme Court ruling Friday re-opened a challenge to California’s greenhouse gas emissions regulations and electric vehicle requirements by recognizing that fuel producers have standing to make their case against the rules. The ruling notes the...

'Dangerous Precedent' as SCOTUS Sides With Big Oil in California Emission Standards Case
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that fossil fuel companies do in fact have standing to challenge a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency waiver given to California, which allowed the state to set stricter limits on vehicle emissions and require...

Supreme Court hands win to fuel producers challenging the EPA over California regulations
Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that fuel producers have standing to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency's move allowing California to impose regulations on automakers pertaining to vehicle...

“25 Years of Toxic Dust”: Scientists Map Submicron Pollution Across U.S. in Massive Air Quality Tracking Breakthrough
IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Air pollution in the U.S. poses a significant health risk, causing over 50,000 premature deaths annually. 🔬 Recent research from Washington University maps 25 years of PM1 pollution, highlighting the danger of submicron particles....

Weekend fire danger: What to know about Saturday's Red Flag Warning in Northern California
PUTTING UP AND THE WINDS PUSHING THE SMOKE. NO EVACUATION ORDERS, WARNINGS OR ROAD CLOSURES WERE ISSUED. ALL RIGHT. SO A LITTLE BIT TO COVER HERE. HERE’S METEOROLOGIST HEATHER WALDMAN TRACKING CONDITIONS RIGHT NOW. HOW LONG IT’S GOING TO STICK...

US Supreme Court sets rules for venue selection in environmental lawsuits
The US Supreme Court issued two rulings on Wednesday that establish where challenges to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) actions should be filed, remanding one lawsuit to regional circuits and directing the other suit to the US Court of...

'One two punch:' Doctor says environmental risk and healthcare cuts lead to the return of black lung
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing 'One two punch:' Doctor says environmental risk and healthcare cuts lead to the return of black lung 06:23 UP NEXT U.N. Chief: ‘We are racing toward...

Environmental engineering consultancy Integral acquires New Jersey company
BOULDER — Integral Consulting Inc., an environmental, scientific and engineering consulting firm, recently acquired New Jersey-based PennJersey Environmental Consulting. The deal “enhances Integral’s capabilities in site remediation, regulatory...

Trump news at a glance: Day of environmental setbacks across US after judicial and executive decisions
It was a day of environmental setbacks across the US on Friday after the Trump administration moved to keep two Michigan coal plants open and the US supreme court handed a win to fossil fuel firms in an emissions case. Already, the US Department...

City of Los Angeles Approves New Ordinances to Encourage Housing Development
California’s housing crisis has necessitated innovative legislative solutions at the state and local level to increase the supply of affordable housing across the state. Cities are required by state law to plan for a specified amount of new...

Supreme Court allows challenge against California’s clean air act waiver
California Attorney General Rob Bonta responded to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reverse a lower court's dismissal of a challenge to California's 2013 Clean Air Act waiver. This waiver pertains to the adoption of emission standards for new...

Tourist Attractions in San Francisco
Written by Lisa Alexander and Lana Law Updated Jun 20, 2025 Set along the ocean, with rolling hills and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States and the jewel of Northern California. The...

Kraken is relocating its headquarters from San Francisco to Wyoming
Kraken, a crypto exchange in the United States, is relocating its headquarters from San Francisco to Cheyenne, Wyoming. The state has a record of having crypto-friendly regulations for crypto companies that will favor the company. Senator Cynthia...

Blue Ribbon Commission On Climate Action And Fire-Safe Recovery Releases Final Recommendations, Calling For Regional Rebuilding Authority, Countywide Fire Control District, And Other Actions
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) In the final recommendations, the Commission calls for the creation of two new governance structures to be established by state legislation: Resilient Rebuilding Authority, which would help residents and business owners...

Baja California restaurants shine at the Michelin Guide Mexico 2025
This year’s standout was Olivea Farm to Table, which received a Michelin Star and a Michelin Green Star. BAJA CALIFORNIA, Mexico — Baja California has earned international acclaim in the Michelin Guide Mexico 2025, one of the world’s most...