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The military is among the largest buyers of independent power systems known as microgrids. They make tactical sense; and environmentalists hope they can help the transition from fossil fuels.

The federal government has sued Amazon for allegedly using its monopoly power to stamp out rivals. Now, some small businesses that sell on the marketplace reveal what it's like to depend on Amazon.

Service members would work without pay, and many civil servants are likely to be furloughed. Congress has yet to pass a separate bill to guarantee military pay as it did in previous shutdowns.

In one form or another, all those questions are back on the table this term — mainly to take a second look at appeals from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers Texas and parts the South.

Wind turbine projects could generate enough electricity to power 3.5 million homes, helping the state avoid blackouts during extreme heat waves that have routinely strained the electrical grid.

Premieres Monday, Sept. 18, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. After 20 years of living in the United States, an undocumented family decides to return home. Little do they know it will be the most difficult journey of their lives and reawaken an intense desire for a place to belong. Set between the rodeo arenas of North Carolina and the spellbinding Mexican town they yearn for, "Bulls and Saints" is a love story about reverse migration, rebellion, and redemption.

After a state audit found the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department failed to adequately prevent and respond to the deaths of individuals in its custody, San Diego Assemblywoman Akilah Weber wrote the, “Saving Lives In Custody Act.” Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the bill on Friday. Then, a sailor charged with intentionally setting the fire that destroyed the Navy ship the USS Bonhomme Richard was acquitted in a military court. Reporting by ProPublica uncovered systemic failures that contributed to the destruction of the $1.2 billion dollar warship.

How about some succulents in your life? Join us for a fun workshop that teaches the basics of planting using a variety of succulents to create a planted arrangement. We’ll be using porcelain bowls handmade by local ceramicist, Tiny Badger Ceramics. The bowls are not glazed, and have beautiful color in a matte finish. Ages 12+ are welcome or ages 8-11 with an adult. Materials fee: $10 medium or $20 large payable to the instructor at the start of class

The teen fentanyl crisis is following students onto college campuses. Here's what students and staff are doing about it.

Join us for our ninth annual Father’s Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 virtual race! It’s time to celebrate the #1 Dad! About this Event *SIGN UP NOW FOR $15.99 INSTEAD OF THE REGULAR $17.99! We will also be donating at least 15% of each registration to Team Hoyt, which works to build the individual character, confidence and self-esteem of America’s disabled and physically challenged young people through inclusion in all facets of daily life. In the spring of 1977, Rick Hoyt told his father, Dick Hoyt, that he wanted to participate in a 5-mile benefit run for a lacrosse player who had been paralyzed in an accident. Far from being a long-distance runner, Dick agreed to push Rick in his wheelchair and they finished all 5 miles, coming in next to last. That night, Rick told his father, “Dad, when I’m running, it feels like I’m not handicapped.” These medals are GARAGE MADE – that’s right, they were made right here in our very garage! We’ve been adding some locally made medals, and these ones are made of slate and turned out so beautiful! This medal is 5 inches and comes with a Virtual Race Events bib where you can write in your race, distance and time. What: This is a 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 virtual run (or walk) to celebrate the awesome Dads out there! You choose which distance you want to complete. When: Complete your race any time in June 2023! Medals will start shipping out mid-May! Where: You choose the course and you time yourself (you’ll report your finishing time to us). Why: Because this is our way of celebrating Father’s Day and to help raise funds for an amazing organization: Team Hoyt Cost: The price is $17.99 and that includes your medal, bib and donation to charity. 15% of every entry will be donated to Team Hoyt. *We are in no way affiliated with this charity, we like to choose a different charity for each of our races and are happy to raise funds for them. What is a virtual race? A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more! Each of our races benefits a different charity. We’ve already raised more than $892,045 for charities from running events on this website! We are making a difference…one race at a time.