Bioluminescence returns to Southern California: Where to see it

The phenomenon associated with the red tide - or algae bloom - is filled with dinoflagellates, which then react when moved around by the water.

Group swims from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to call for protection of Sáttítla

Ahead of Indigenous Peoples' Day, a small group of swimmers swam the 3 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to raise awareness about a piece of cultural land they want to see protected: Sáttítla.

These are the greenest cities in the US, study shows

The study compared the 100 largest cities across 28 key "green" indicators to determine which cities engaged in cleaner, more sustainable habits to preserve the planet.

Newsom signs laws to curb oil and gas pollution

The legislation will help hold the oil industry accountable and protect communities from the impacts of pollution.

California AG sues ExxonMobil over alleged plastic recycling deception

California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."

Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

“Paper or plastic" will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags.

Gas, power shutoffs expand to Rolling Hills due to land movement

Southern California Gas says the cutoffs will affect the residents of 34 homes. Southern California Edison says their cutoffs will happen by 6 p.m. Wednesday to 51 homes.

LA County health officials warn people to stay out the water at these beaches

Amid a brutal heat wave, LA County health officials are urging people to stay out of the ocean due to high bacterial levels at multiple beaches.

Rancho Palos Verdes landslide: More homes impacted by power shutoffs

An additional 105 residences lost electricity Monday as Southern California Edison continues implementing safeguards amid worsening landslides that are threatening areas of Rancho Palos Verdes.

California to ban reusable bags starting in 2026
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California lawmakers have approved two bills that would prohibit grocery stores from offering plastic bags.

California bubble entertainer cited for 'fluid littering'

A California Navy veteran, who makes a living entertaining kids with giant bubbles, is facing a court date after receiving a citation for  what the city of San Diego calls "fluid littering."