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A solar energy panel is lifted into place in a solar energy field at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District in Rancho Cordova, Calif.

California Lawmakers Debate 100 Percent Clean Energy Mandate

To some, it's a chance for the state to cement its environmental leadership as the Trump administration rolls back Obama-era climate change programs.

The Horseshow Bend of the Colorado River located near the town of Page, Ariz. "Beyond The Mirage" explores the West's water crisis in detail, including how the region arrived at this point. It also examines emerging water conservation technologies and how they might offer solutions to this global issue.

Beyond The Mirage: The Future Of Water In The West

Airs Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Rafael Nadal throws his towel to a ball boy during his semifinal against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitro at the Australian Open.

Nadal Books Date With Federer For Australian Open Title

The matchup answers the prayers of tennis fans eager to see a ninth Grand Slam final between the pair. Neither player won a Grand Slam last year.

Nathan Chen, foreground, smiles after winning the men's skate event between Ross Miner, left, who finished second, Vincent Zhou, second from right, who finished third, and Adam Rippon, who finished fourth, at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in San Jose, Calif., Saturday.

U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Lineup Set, Here Are The Surprises

Fourteen skaters in individual, pairs and dance categories will travel to South Korea next month to try to bolster America's sterling reputation in one of the Olympics' most popular sports.

Water spouts splash into the San Diego County Water Park with the County Administration and the San Diego skyline in the background, June 27, 2015.

California Water Conservation Rules Could Be Changing

State officials propose changes to the governor's mandated water conservation rules.

Morning traffic makes its way toward downtown Los Angeles along the Hollywood Freeway past an electronic sign warning of severe drought.

California Governor Issues 1st-Ever Statewide Manadatory Water Reductions

Cities in drought-stricken California will have to reduce their water usage by 25 percent. In a news conference, Gov. Jerry Brown said the "historic drought demands unprecedented action."

Nan Sterman and Marilyn Guidroz survey a lawn in Rancho Santa Fe to plan a landscape design that doesn't involve grass. April 30, 2015.

Rebates Available For San Diego Residents Who Remove Lawns

The city of San Diego's turf replacement rebate program will resume Wednesday with the beginning of the new fiscal year, with $1.2 million available for residents who remove their lawn and install native or drought-tolerant landscaping.

Students sort grapes at the UC Davis research winery. The winery is experimenting with various methods to conserve water. The hope is that commercial wineries will follow suit.

California's Vineyards Pressed To Turn Less Water Into Wine

California wineries use between 2.5 to 6 gallons of water to make a gallon of wine, not including irrigation water and other needs. But drought is forcing the industry to conserve in new ways.

A man holds an umbrella as he walks through a rainstorm in downtown San Diego, Sept. 15, 2015.

Summer Storm Douses San Diego County

A late-summer storm drenched the San Diego area Tuesday, delivering welcome rain to the drought-weary region while ushering in a spate of traffic accidents and some scattered flooding.

San Diego Tightens Water Restrictions To Meet State Conservation Goal

The drought in California prompted San Diego leaders to step up conservations efforts this week, ordering residents and businesses to cut back on outdoor watering.

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