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.
The L.A. City Council announced a $35-million settlement with agriculture giant Monsanto and two smaller companies over waterway contamination due to PCBs.
Business
Business and agriculture groups sued California, arguing its climate disclosure mandates overstep on federal authority to regulate emissions.
Jan. 30, 2024
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
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
Climate & Environment
The number of dairy herds infected with H5N1 Bird Flu doubled over the weekend. The count is now 34.
Sept. 24, 2024
Voters in Congressional District 22 say the hard-fought race between GOP incumbent Rep. David Valadao and his Democratic challenger, Rudy Salas, will come down to the man, not his party.
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