Climate & Environment

California bill moves to make cheaper alternative fuel available to more drivers

Lawmakers want to make it easier for drivers to convert cars to run on cheaper ethanol fuel. The agency being bypassed has never approved an E85 conversion kit in 17 years.

A sign in the foreground lists prices for different fuel types while in the background there is a large blue truck

Caltech could lose management of JPL when contract is opened to competitive bidding

JPL, which was founded by Caltech researchers 90 years ago, could come under new management once the Pasadena university's contract with NASA expires in 2028.

A dramatic rescue and a baby boom for San Gabriel Mountains turtles

With World Turtle Day upon us, we bring you a turtle conservation success story about southwestern pond turtles who live in the San Gabriel Mountains.

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A small brown and greenish turtle swims in water.

Stretch of old Red Car tracks that became parkland to get long-awaited facelift

Once a dumping ground overgrown with tall grass, neighbors hope new trees, native plants and walking paths will turn it into a community gathering space.