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As California regulators launch an investigation into State Farm’s handling of Eaton and Palisades fire claims, policyholders call for transparency before the insurer’s next rate hike is considered.

As California braces for fire season, experts see signals — and shortcomings — in the Forest Service Chief’s annual letter.

Bay Area researchers from SETI and UC Davis captured a rare sight: humpback whales blowing bubble rings — like smoke rings — while calmly approaching humans. It’s the first time scientists have documented this playful, possibly communicative behavior in the wild.

President Donald Trump signed three joint resolutions of Congress blocking California from setting its own vehicle standards that are stricter than those of the federal government.

As an innovative project to cut gas out of an entire block comes to a close, residents and researchers share their lessons.

As California lawmakers consider a controversial 'polluters pay' bill, advocates argue they should model the effort after the city of Richmond, where leaders tapped into community support for a similar policy. Chevron agreed to pay $550 million to Richmond to compensate the residents for the effects of pollution.

Endemic to San Luis Obispo County, researchers are finding that these rare, purple native flowers, Cammata Canyon amole, have recently started blooming more frequently than ever.