Gerardo Zavala

A bill inspired by last year's deadly fireworks warehouse explosion in Esparto cleared another legislative hurdle yesterday. The proposal would require more oversight of fireworks storage facilities and improve information sharing between state and local officials.

Climate advocates gathered at the State Capitol last week to protest changes to California's program that charges major polluters for their greenhouse gas emissions.

Governor Gavin Newsom approved $15 million to temporarily replace the federal Local Food Assistance Program (LFPA) that helped schools and food banks buy directly from small farms.

The measure comes two years after another bill took effect banning the sale of gas-powered landscaping equipment.

The 7th & Railyards Green Line station Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Sacramento. Sacramento Regional Transit spokesperson Jessica Gonzalez says the climate grant-funded station is expected to be open later this year.

California became the first state to defined regenerative agriculture after two years of public debate. The new framework focuses on eight key areas meant to improve and restore soil health.

The definition comes after two years of public debate, mainly between organic growers and conventional farmers over a strict ban on synthetic pesticides.

Three Sisters Gardens founder Alfred Melbourne picks strawberries with his kids Zenaida and Chante “Boi” Morningstar Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Three Sisters Gardens in West Sacramento.

Co-locating crops and solar panels could create more resilient farms — and more income for California growers. Researchers are testing the tradeoffs.

At Soil Born Farms, growing food is only part of the goal. The 55-acre farm is using regenerative agriculture, native plants and grazing animals to restore habitat along the American River.