Energy

KPBS Evening Edition

Electric Cars Could Put A Charge In California's Economy, Study Finds

Erik Anderson

California's transition from fossil fuels cars and trucks could carry a significant economic benefit for the state.
Environment

Car Crash Near El Cajon Knocks Power Out For 1,700

City News Service

A man was arrested on suspicion of DUI Tuesday morning after he crashed an SUV into a power pole near an El Cajon intersection, causing an outage that left almost 1,700 customers without power, police said.
KPBS Midday Edition

More Energy Expected To Come From Geothermal In California

Brooke Ruth

Mark Sauer

Two new geothermal plants are in the works in the state, one is in the Salton Sea area and the other is in northern California.
Politics

California Governor Urges Judge To Reject PG&E Bankruptcy

The Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging a federal judge to reject Pacific Gas and Electric's blueprint for getting out of bankruptcy and renewing his threat to lead a bid to turn the beleaguered utility into a government-run operation.
$California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, left, with Deputy Attorney General Yvonne Chi, discusses the state's lawsuit challenging the Trump administration over the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's decision to open more than 1 million acres of public land to oil and gas drilling in the middle of the state, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Sacramento, Calif. Becerra said the federal government could allow more use of the controversial extraction method known as fracking without properly considering the consequences.$

Environment

California Sues To Block Trump Administration Fracking Plans

Don Thompson / Associated Press

California increased its efforts to keep the federal government from allowing oil and gas drilling on more than 1 million acres of public land. The state sued to block the Trump administration from issuing new permits in the central part of the state.
Economy

Get Behind The Wheel Of New Cars At The San Diego International Auto Show

Matt Hoffman

Starting Wednesday hundreds of the newest cars, trucks, SUVs and electric vehicles will be on display at the San Diego Convention Center.
KPBS Midday Edition

San Diego Reaches 2020 Climate Goals Two Years Early

Andrew Bowen

The city's annual Climate Action Plan report shows the city is ahead of schedule in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But while the overall picture appears good, some areas have seen little to no progress.
Politics

Business Report: Super Saturday For Holiday Shopping

Bennett Lacy

An important weekend lies ahead for local businesses, the expansion of the San Ysidro border crossing will help cross-border business, and an extension of renewable energy rebates are left out of the new federal budget.
Environment

California Cuts Electric-Car Rebates, Drops Luxury Models

The Associated Press

California's rebate program to entice more drivers to purchase electric vehicles has gotten less generous, especially for residents looking to buy luxury models.
Environment

Lights Out In California Again With High Wildfire Danger

The Associated Press

The Pacific Gas & Electric Co. utility began shutting off electricity Wednesday to 375,000 people in Northern and central California to prevent power lines from sparking wildfires as the region faced a new bout of windy and warm weather that creates extreme fire danger.