$490 fines begin: California's EV carpool decal program is officially over

The grace period for solo electric vehicle drivers to use carpool lanes ended Monday, Dec. 1 after the Trump administration stopped the Clean Air Vehicle decal program.

Santa Monica Bay faces pollution concerns after Palisades Fire

Researchers are raising alarms about potential hazards in the water and on the beaches of Santa Monica Bay following recent storms and the lingering effects of the Palisades Fire.

These are the greenest cities in the U.S. in 2025, data shows

A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.

Trump nixed Clean Air Vehicle program for half million Californians. What now?

The Clean Air Vehicle decal program is ending in California, which means those stickers will no longer allow electric vehicles in the carpool lane.

New land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes sparks concerns

Four homes were damaged over the weekend after an estimated 300 to 400 feet of bluff along Marguerite Drive collapsed, dropping 50 to 60 feet toward the ocean.

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Rancho Palos Verdes is dealing with more land movement, impacting several homes in the Bluffs neighborhood.

Woodland Hills residents express concerns over cemetery development

Their concerns are not about ghosts or spirits, but rather the potential health hazards posed by toxic chemicals used at the nursery since the 1950s.

Downtown Ventura to stay car-free: What to know

This decision makes the downtown Ventura area a permanent pedestrian zone, continuing a closure that began in 2020.

Californians urged to report monarch butterfly sightings

The California State Parks Foundation is urging the public to help track western monarch butterflies during California Biodiversity Day, which runs from September 6-14.

EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.

Watch: Doorbell camera captures glimpse of giant wall cloud

A powerful EF-3+ tornado struck the rural town of Enderlin, North Dakota, late Friday night, killing three people and causing significant damage.

Yosemite National Park to open all campgrounds for first time in 6 years

Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.

4 sea lion pups released off SoCal coast to mark end of toxic algae bloom

Officials at the Care Center confirmed that recent testing of ocean water showed no more signs of the domoic acid algae bloom, which had impacted marine life for 14 weeks.

Toyota to launch 2 US-made EVs in 2025, expand lineup to 7 by 2027

Toyota will begin building two all-electric vehicles in the U.S. next year, expanding to seven EV models by 2027. The automaker is also ramping up battery production in North Carolina to support its shift.