Swaths of SoCal face heat-related advisories and forecasted record-breaking temperatures. It doesn't take much to dry out vegetation.

EPA's repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding in February eliminated the foundation of much of U.S. climate policy.

The heat wave that began last week is expected to continue to push temperatures past the 100-degree mark this week in Southern California.

The heat wave about to batter Southern California could be the “most extraordinary” in history, an expert has warned. “It’s hard to put into words just how extreme the heatwave coming to California and the Western U.

A plan to strengthen California's climate program faces pushback as industry groups and some lawmakers warn the changes could drive up already-high energy costs.

Companies with more than $1 billion in revenue are required to post their first annual reports by Aug. 10, while a law affecting companies with at least $500 million in revenue remains paused by a legal challenge.

Tightening the state's cap-and-trade program to cut carbon emissions could hike pump prices by 15 cents per gallon, a fuels alliance says.

California could be a testing ground for a carrot-and-stick approach to preventing the collapse of insurance markets as climate disasters shake up the industry in other states.

Oil industry leaders warn that an update to a state climate policy could add a dollar to the price of gasoline, though some accuse big oil of fearmongering.

The state’s insurer of last resort is meant for high fire risk properties but homeowners in areas unlikely to burn are now being forced into the plan.