National Trump Administration Blames Homeless For California's Water Pollution California leaders called these claims "political retribution" and denied that the homeless crisis is affecting environmental issues. Pam Fessler Paolo Zialcita
National Trump Administration Escalates Battle Over Environmental Regulations With California The Trump administration threatens to cut federal highway dollars for California over air pollution. Jeff Brady
Politics White House To Revoke Waiver Allowing California To Set Its Own Emissions Standards The end of the state's Obama-era waiver is seen by many as the latest move to undo a years-long push to produce more fuel efficient cars. Scott Neuman
National California Lawmakers Advance Bill To Redefine And Protect Gig Economy Workers The bill, which passed the state Senate and is expected to become law, limits the kinds of workers who can be classified as contractors. It has vast implications for companies such as Lyft and Uber. Colin Dwyer
National Dozens Missing From Diving Boat That Caught Fire Off California A fire aboard a boat on a chartered diving trip has left dozens missing and feared lost at sea. Some crew members have been rescued, and an extensive search operation is underway. Kirk Siegler
National Burning Dive Boat Off California Spurs Ongoing Rescue Effort A fire aboard a charter boat off Ventura County, Calif., has led to an extensive, early morning rescue effort. NPR Steve Inskeep speaks with Capt. Brian McGrath of the Ventura County Fire Department. Steve Inskeep
Politics New California Law Says Police Should Kill Only When 'Necessary' The legislation is a response to police killings of unarmed black men such as Stephon Clark. But critics say it doesn't go far enough. Bill Chappell
National Man's Recycling Mistake Nearly Gave New Meaning To 'Going Green' Workers at a California recycling facility noticed a shoebox leaking something unusual: cash. They were able to return nearly all of the $23,000 life savings a man accidentally set out on the curb. Rachel Martin
Environment California Signs Deal With Automakers To Produce Fuel-Efficient Cars The agreement is different from plans expected to be announced by the Trump administration that would weaken national emissions standards. Shannon Van Sant
Science Rippling Rainbow Map Shows How California Earthquakes Moved The Earth NASA has mapped changes in the ground's position caused by the recent earthquakes — and it happens to be look like beautiful, psychedelic art. Merrit Kennedy