State Government

Calif. Air Resources Board Asks Federal Government To Toughen Train Emission Standards

April 14, 2017

California's top air quality agency is asking the federal government to toughen emission standards for trains.

California Truckers File Lawsuit Against Engine Filter Rule

February 3, 2017

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A group of California trucking companies has filed a lawsuit against the California Air Resources Board, alleging diesel particulate filters have caused truck fires.

Environment

Volkswagen To Pay California $66 Million More For Emissions Cheating

December 20, 2016 | Amy Quinton

Volkswagen will pay California an additional $66 million to settle another lawsuit about cars it designed to flout emissions standards.

Environment

California Rejects Volkswagen Recall For 3-Liter Diesel Cars

July 13, 2016

(AP) -The California Air Resources Board is rejecting a Volkswagen plan to recall certain diesel passenger cars, calling the proposal incomplete and deficient.

Environment

VW Submits Fix For 3.0-Liter Diesels To California Officials

February 3, 2016

(AP) - The Volkswagen Group has submitted a proposal for bringing Porsches, Audis and Volkswagen cars with 3.0-liter diesel engines up to California's air quality standards.

Environment

Diesel Emission Tests To Change In California

September 25, 2015 | Amy Quinton

California regulators say it's instituting a new and better emission testing procedure for diesel engines in cars and trucks.

Study: Green Buildings Deliver Climate Benefits

December 16, 2014 | Amy Quinton

Green buildings in California reduce energy, use less water, and produce less waste. But a new study shows there is room for improvement when it comes to commute-related greenhouse gas emissions.

Californians To Receive Credit On October-November Electricity Bills

October 15, 2014 | Ed Joyce

Most people in California will be getting a credit on their October-November electricity bills. How much, depends on where you live.