California
They believe they’ve found a succulent solution to climate change and drought.
Sept. 17, 2024
L.A. Influential
Cash is the currency of power. Deep pockets give these people their juice.
June 16, 2024
California agricultural barons the Resnicks have directed hundreds of millions of dollars toward climate change research.
A Times investigation of California’s underground puppy resale market “raises serious alarms about the inhumane treatment of pets,” Gov. Newsom’s office said.
Sept. 23, 2024
Business
Business and agriculture groups sued California, arguing its climate disclosure mandates overstep on federal authority to regulate emissions.
Jan. 30, 2024
A novel program launched last month at seven Central Valley community colleges aims to ensure that farmworkers don’t get displaced as California’s powerhouse agricultural industry transitions to a more mechanized future.
Sept. 21, 2024
Letters to the Editor
A former investigator for the Humane Society of the United States says Department of Agriculture rule changes can help shut down puppy mills for good.
Sept. 22, 2024
Climate & Environment
Some California growers specialize in dry farming, working with nature to grow apples and melons without irrigation. They tout the approach as a water solution.
Nov. 29, 2023
The U.S. consumer watchdog has found that low-income families typically pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically.
In Southern California, a long time has passed since our famed citrus crop dominated the landscape. The orange groves have instead gone to housing developments, nearly every one.