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Lithium executives said the ruling gave renewed momentum to the emerging industry, which many hope will bring new jobs to one of California’s poorest counties. -
Social and environmental groups sued last year saying the $1.8 billion Hell’s Kitchen project could cause water and air problems not disclosed in its environmental impact report. A judge disagreed. -
Lithium has become a crucial commodity in the global transition toward green energy. With most of it mined and refined abroad, companies are racing to tap into a vast reserve buried deep under the Salton Sea. -
It’s the first time the county has backed a Republican presidential candidate in more than 30 years. -
The resource center opened in 2019 at the San Diego State University campus, on the ancestral lands of the Kumeyaay Nation. -
In a growing online group, dozens of photography enthusiasts are capturing a vibrant portrait of the California borderlands. -
With the first 2024 general election results coming in, the race for U.S. Representative District 25 is beginning to unfold. Early voting and mail-in ballots are being tallied, but final results won't be certified until Dec. 5. Stay tuned as we track the latest updates on this important race. -
The tribes’ campaign comes amid a broader effort to return control of more lands and waters to Indigenous people in California. -
For months, voting advocates have been fanning out across Imperial County. With Election Day on the horizon, they're making one final push. -
Residents fought hard for a tax on lithium companies two years ago. Now, many worry that small communities impacted most by the industry won’t get their fair share.
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