Where in California are rents falling the fastest? – Times Herald Online
Where in California are rents falling the fastest?
https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2024/09/14/where-in-california-are-rents-falling-the-fastest/
Rents were falling in nine of 16 big California cities this summer.
This is the secret system that covers up police misconduct — and ensures problem officers can get hired again
This is the secret system that covers up police misconduct — and ensures problem officers can get hired again
https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2024/police-clean-record-agreements/?hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL3Byb2plY3RzLzIwMjQvcG9saWNlLWNsZWFuLXJlY29yZC1hZ3JlZW1lbnRzLw==&time=MTcyNjU5MTg0ODEzOA==&rid=NDI4Nzg5ZDEtODBmYy00MzA3LTk4OTYtNzQzNjBiNzEyNGQx&sharecount=Mw==
Behind locked drawers, in police departments all over California, sit documents no one is supposed to see. Known as clean-record agreements, they conceal officers' misconduct, helping them land new jobs. These documents have been secret — until now.
Did climate change make the Airport, Bridge and Line fires worse: A “one-two” weather punch tied to rising temperatures sets stage for intense blazes, expert says
Did climate change make the 3 Southern California wildfires worse?
https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/09/16/did-climate-change-make-the-airport-bridge-and-line-fires-worse/?share=netedrlpdnm4dsneopdc
A “one-two” weather punch tied to rising temperatures sets the stage for intense blazes, one expert says.
PG&E bills to rise as California regulators approve 4th rate hike this year
PG&E bills to rise as California regulators approve 4th rate hike this year
https://abc30.com/post/pge-bills-rise-california-regulators-approve-4th-rate-hike-year/15297070/
PG&E customers can expect an increase of about $6 as soon as October.
California governor Newsom signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
https://apnews.com/article/california-smash-grabs-retail-theft-30b3d0e0a85669fbfc6240667ce352fe
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting large-scale stealing schemes and smash-and-grab robberies.
What heat wave? Batteries keep the lights on in California.
What heat wave? Batteries keep the lights on in California.
https://www.eenews.net/articles/what-heat-wave-batteries-keep-the-lights-on-in-california-2/
The state's grid has been strengthened against extreme heat by the rapid expansion of solar and storage systems.
Hotter, drier and all-around different: How climate change will alter your life in Los Angeles
Hotter, drier and all-around different: How climate change will alter your life in L.A.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-09-09/hotter-drier-different-how-climate-change-will-alter-l-a
Will we be living in a fiery landscape with sizzling sidewalks, or will our penchant for innovation be our salvation?
Coastline near San Diego closed for more than 1,000 days due to sewage crisis
Coastline near San Diego closed for more than 1,000 days due to sewage crisis
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/coastline-near-san-diego-closed-sewage-crisis-19743214.php
Some beaches near the U.S.-Mexico border have been closed for several years due to pollution.
In California, Controlled Fires Can Save Homes. Why Aren’t More Happening? Experts say these intentional burns reduce the risk of wildfires and more should be done. But real barriers remain.
nytimes.com
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/07/us/california-controlled-fire.html?unlocked_article_code=1.I04.mZc9.iiZGoFtPNB4z&smid=url-share