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Among the closely watched items are reauthorization of California's signature cap-and-trade program and expansion of a regional electricity market.

California electric customers would pay $9 billion more to shore up the state's wildfire fund under a last-minute deal cut behind closed doors and introduced as legislation Wednesday.

There are many more species of peacock spider than other animals, scientists think they may know why.

After asserting for years that firefighters cannot do their jobs while wearing protective masks, the U.S. Forest Service will now provide the breathing protection.

Advocates say a 50-home gated community approved this week will harm bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow. San Bernardino County officials say it won't.

WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Wednesday, readers! House lawmakers held a lengthy hearing today on permitting reform - a key issue for ...

Johnson backs Virginia wind project in break with Trump

Study shows how individual fossil fuel companies are making previously impossible heatwaves happen and could have to pay compensation ...

Unusual mudstones found on the Red Planet are potentially associated with ancient Martian microbes.

Colton Berens was looking forward to the added income from his farm, but armed with rightwing falsehoods, other Selby residents opposed the move ...