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Politics
Tesla excluded from EV buyer credits in California proposal
By Eliyahu Kamisher, Keith Laing, David R. Baker and BloombergNovember 25, 2024
Texas wildfires follow Warren Buffett’s warning about the ‘specter of zero profitability’ looming over utilities—and not just in California
Environment
Texas wildfires follow Warren Buffett’s warning about the ‘specter of zero profitability’ looming over utilities—and not just in California
By Mark Chediak, Will Wade, David R. Baker and BloombergMarch 7, 2024
‘We repeated ignition’: Lab behind nuclear fusion breakthrough duplicates success after months of near-misses
Environment
‘We repeated ignition’: Lab behind nuclear fusion breakthrough duplicates success after months of near-misses
By David R. Baker and BloombergAugust 6, 2023
California fears even worse fire season as ‘superblooms’ from historic wet winter become kindling
Environment
California fears even worse fire season as ‘superblooms’ from historic wet winter become kindling
By David R. Baker, Brian K. Sullivan, Mark Chediak and BloombergApril 15, 2023
A new natural gas furnace being tested.
Environment
A major metro area just declared war on gas appliances — but not stoves
By David R. Baker and BloombergMarch 15, 2023
6 big economic threats Hurricane Ian poses now that it has come ashore
Finance
6 big economic threats Hurricane Ian poses now that it has come ashore
By David R. Baker and BloombergSeptember 28, 2022
Diablo Canyon
Environment
California votes to keep last nuclear plant running through 2030
By David R. Baker, Mark Chediak and BloombergSeptember 1, 2022
California is close to banning sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035
Environment
California is close to banning sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035
By David R. Baker and BloombergAugust 24, 2022
A teacher and three students wearing masks working on laptops in a classroom
Health
School mask mandates are about to end in California, Oregon, and Washington state
By David R. Baker and BloombergFebruary 28, 2022
California Governor Gavin Newsome.
Health
California shifts to new phase of managing COVID as an ongoing risk
By David R. Baker and BloombergFebruary 17, 2022
California governor defends state after Tesla moves headquarters to Texas
Tech
California governor defends state after Tesla moves headquarters to Texas
By David R. Baker and BloombergOctober 8, 2021
Schoolchildren in masks
Health
California will require COVID vaccines for all schoolchildren next year
By Romy Varghese, David R. Baker and BloombergOctober 1, 2021
California to hand out $116.5 million in prizes for vaccinations
Health
California to hand out $116.5 million in prizes for vaccinations
By David R. Baker and BloombergMay 27, 2021
Biden moves to rapidly adopt climate policies, stunning the oil and gas industry
Politics
Biden moves to rapidly adopt climate policies, stunning the oil and gas industry
By Bloomberg, David R. Baker and Ari NatterJanuary 28, 2021
Wildfire ripping through California wine country expands as thousands flee
Lifestyle
Wildfire ripping through California wine country expands as thousands flee
By Mark Chediak, Brian K. Sullivan, David R. Baker and BloombergSeptember 29, 2020
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By Sydney LakeJune 25, 2026
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By Preston ForeJune 27, 2026
Success
Elon Musk on MacKenzie Scott giving away $26 billion of her fortune: 'Sadly,' it makes the world a worse placeplaceholder alt text
By Sydney LakeJune 29, 2026
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