Tag: California
Frustrated With Utilities, Some Californians Are Leaving the Grid
The appeal of off-grid homes has grown in part because utilities have become less reliable. As natural disasters…
Richard Blum, Political Donor and Husband of Senator Feinstein, Dies at 86
He also held nonprofit positions; at one point he was chairman of the University of California Board of…
Dr. Bronner’s, the Soap Company, Dips Into Psychedelics
VISTA, Calif. — Dr. Bronner’s, the liquid soap company best known for its teeny-font labels preaching brotherly love…
Robert Kennedy Jr.’s Crusade Against Covid Vaccine Anguishes Family
Blake Fleetwood, a writer who calls Mr. Kennedy “an inspiration” and has been a friend and skiing companion…
California Returns as Climate Leader, With Help From the White House
Under the 1970 Clean Air Act, the E.P.A. had granted California a waiver to set tailpipe standards that…
Dusty Baker’s Wine Business Keeps Him Busy
SACRAMENTO — “Be right back,” Dusty Baker said on a chilly, recent Saturday morning at his home here.…
Esteban Torres, Congressional Advocate for Latinos, Dies at 91
Esteban Torres, an eight-term Democratic member of Congress from California who was dedicated to fighting poverty and who…
Apple Accuses Woman of Stalking Tim Cook
A judge in Santa Clara County has granted Apple a temporary restraining order against a woman accused of…
A Fight Over Rooftop Solar Threatens California’s Climate Goals
Some energy experts say utilities would not be able to produce or buy enough renewable energy to replace…
A YouTuber’s Plane Crash Draws Doubts From Aviation Experts
The YouTube video with the attention-grabbing title “I Crashed My Plane” begins with Trevor Jacob piloting a small…
Why Covid-19 Didn’t Create the Nursing Crisis
We’re entering our third year of Covid, and America’s nurses — who we celebrated as heroes during the…