Rob Nikolewski

Two companies critique the regulation for replacement tire efficiency, while the state energy commission insists it will help consumers in the long run

The California Energy Commission on Aug. 17, 2026, unanimously approved the nation's first efficiency standard for replacement tires for passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks. The regulations begin in 2029. (Rob

Public feedback, SDG&E officials say, will help the state make a decision on the 145-mile power line that cuts through multiple counties in Southern California.

A bill that allows for small-scale, portable systems you can buy from retail stores such as Home Depot or Costco heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk

The state attorney general and the California Energy Commission say the withdrawal of a wind farm in Morro Bay is illegal

Waymo announced that it will start picking up passengers on Tuesday. At the same time, Zoox — a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon — announced that it will begin testing fleet operations in September. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's golden Cybercabs have been seen quietly roaming San Diego streets.

The last-minute Senate Bill 492 gets killed at the close of the legislative session. No word on whether it will come back in a special session

A hectic legislative session ended Tuesday with lawmakers in Sacramento withdrawing a last-minute and controversial wildfire liability bill.

The average price for a gallon of regular is close to $6, and the cost of diesel keeps soaring