Metro may be known for its use of compressed natural gas, but Burbank's small transit system will soon have something to show off to the region. On Wednesday, officials will unveil a sleek new, ultra-quiet and zero-emission bus based on hydrogen fuel cell technology. The vehicle is a test bus from Colorado-based Proterra with funding via state grants. more ›

The Department of Energy today released a list of awardees to receive stimulus funds for research on energy. 37 projects around the country were chosen because of their potential to "change the way we use and produce energy," the department said. Seven of those projects are in the state, two in Southern California. more ›