The Latest Breaking News from Capital & Main

Why 16 Million Households in Northern and Central California Are About to Pay More for Electricity

With no cap on price increases for California’s utilities, Pacific Gas & Electric will hike rates 13%, which it says is needed for upgrades.

Capital & Main · Nov 30, 2023

At a Los Angeles Housing Project, Progress Starts by Not Settling for Less

Ramona Gardens residents decided years ago that their health was not a luxury, and they are pushing for what they deserve.

Capital & Main · Nov 28, 2023

Can New York City’s Infrastructure Boom Change the Face of Its Workforce?

The city’s patchwork of pre-apprenticeship programs — a lifeline for underrepresented workers — stands to gain big amid an influx of federal infrastructure dollars.

Capital & Main · Nov 24, 2023

Californians Want Government Action Against Fading Economic Prospects

More than 7 out of 10 think children will be worse off than their parents and favor spending on tax credits, child care and job training.

Capital & Main · Nov 16, 2023

Residential Hotels Got Contracts Under the Los Angeles Mayor’s Homelessness Program Despite Violations 

A city law sought to prevent low-cost housing from turning into hotels, but some landlords rented to tourists anyway. That didn’t stop them from receiving city funds for a new temporary shelter program.

Capital & Main · Nov 14, 2023

Without Tree Cover, Urban Californians Are Hit Harder By Heat, Air Pollution

California cities have the least urban tree canopy in the U.S. A Los Angeles housing project shows how residents can transform their environment — if they can get support.

Capital & Main · Nov 13, 2023

After Five Years in Fighting Disney in Courts, Anaheim Living Wage Law to Take Effect

Despite the long delay to raise resort workers’ wages close to $20 an hour, their 2018 victory inspired labor collaboration driving current strikes.

Capital & Main · Nov 9, 2023

Pennsylvania Governor’s Deal With Fracking Company Splits Environmentalists

Voluntary agreement on health and safety reforms hailed as progress but critics say it lacks teeth.

Capital & Main · Nov 8, 2023

‘They Can’t Breathe’

In many poor, largely Black Southern towns, residents say polluting wood pellet mills foul their air and forests.

Capital & Main · Nov 7, 2023

Texas Sees ‘Bonanza’ in Carbon Storage Market

Critics say Railroad Commission and politicians focus on business, not environmental protection.

Capital & Main · Nov 7, 2023