Gavin Newsom

A firefighter is shown in the nearground with a barn and other buildings are on fire in the background.

Another rising cost of climate change: PG&E’s blackouts, now needed to prevent wildfires

Climate Change

The power outages — to avoid sparking fires in the extremely dry, windy conditions — are costing billions as businesses and schools shut down.

World Environment Day

The World

Proposition 8 overturned; one California couple celebrates

Conflict & Justice
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