California to build 1,200 tiny houses in four cities to combat homelessness
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a plan that he hopes will reduce homelessness.
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U.S. Senators demand answers from Fed about Silicon Valley Bank failure
A bipartisan group of senators is demanding answers about what led to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and what knowledge the federal government may have had about it beforehand.
Colorado river basin lawmakers team up to address western water shortage
A bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers is looking to tackle water issues involving the Colorado River.
Why rain on snow in the California mountains worries scientists
Another round of powerful atmospheric rivers is hitting California, following storms in January and February 2023 that dumped record amounts of snow. This time, the storms are warmer, and they are triggering flood warnings as they bring rain higher into the mountains - on top of the snowpack.
Yellen: No bailout for Silicon Valley Bank shareholders
Just one day after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation that "investors and owners of systemic large banks" will not be bailed out of the Silicon Valley Bank failure, she made good on her statement.
Colorado bank group says institutions in state are strong after two banks collapse
The Colorado Bankers Association told consumers on Monday their accounts are safe after the collapse of two large banks sent shockwaves throughout the country.
The West’s iconic forests are increasingly struggling to recover from wildfires – altering how fires burn could boost their chances
Wildfires and severe drought are killing trees at an alarming rate across the West, and forests are struggling to recover as the planet warms. However, new research shows there are ways to improve forests' chances of recovery.
Silicon Valley Bank biggest US lender to fail since 2008 financial crisis – a finance expert explains the impact
SVB was the biggest bank to fail since September 2008, when Washington Mutual failed with $307 billion in assets.
California won't renew contract with Walgreens over abortion pill controversy
California is no longer doing business with Walgreens.
Why California is getting involved in a New Mexico abortion fight
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced March 3 that he joined a coalition of attorney generals in support of New Mexico's AG Raul Torrez, who took action against two New Mexico counties and two cities whose communities passed ordinances to restrict abortion clinics.
