Orange County Power Authority Fires CEO
Will this be enough to save the troubled energy supplier?
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Ninth Circuit Tosses Berkeley’s Ban on Natural Gas
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the ordinance Monday, ruling that the city is preempted by federal energy rules.
The Saga Continues: More City Leaders Question OC Power Authority
“We were the first city to join and things were not supposed to go this way,” Fullerton Councilmember Ahmad Zahra said. “I find it egregious that I have to find out this information from the press.”
Laguna Beach Bans Balloons
The Laguna Beach City Council voted Tuesday to ban the sale and public use of balloons in 2024.
Fleeting ZEV Program Causes Heartbreak in One Rural Latino Community
Transportation access has long been a problem for California’s rural farming communities.
Report: Orange County and Most of Its Cities Are Failing to Prepare for Climate Change
The failure to plan for rising temperatures isn’t just bad environmental policy; it means local governments could miss out on key funding.
Huntington Beach Backtracks on Renewable Energy
The Huntington Beach City Council voted to alter its contract with the troubled Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) on Jan. 17.
Irvine Votes to Stay With Troubled OC Power Authority
The Irvine City Council has voted 3-2 to remain part of the troubled Orange County Power Authority (OCPA).
Where Is Your City’s Recycling Going? The Answer May Disturb You.
Have you ever wondered where the city is taking all your recycled bottles and cans? Residents of Palo Alto dared to ask — and the answer was extremely troubling.
Could Beavers Save California from Climate Change?
California beavers have long been reviled for their ability to destroy farmland. But a crushing heat wave and lingering drought have led scientists to take a second look.