My Journalism
Enterprise
Prospectors hunt for – and find – gold in O.C. mountains
Christians and climate change: Southern California churches preach very different messages
Could cannabis be the new casinos for Southern California Native Americans?
Why are women more concerned about climate change than men?
Outreach program targets Muslim inmates
The solar observatory in Big Bear could protect the planet, or at least give us a heads up
Analysis: What are Orange County House members tweeting about?
Cooking up concrete solutions to cement's carbon problem
Prison town goes to pot: Desert city Adelanto hopes cultivating marijuana will save it
Profiles & Features
After 65 years of marriage, Tustin couple will walk at their high school graduation
From fossil fuel jobs to clean energy: Profiles of locals who’ve made the jump
This man could spend life in prison for a marijuana conviction
Gang rivals now friends making random acts of kindness
Ryan Hall Eyes East Coast Marathons
Afghan refugees find generosity, chaos as they settle in Orange County
Investigations
New problem for ‘Erin Brockovich’ town: Burning poop
Medical importer launched by GOP consultants prompts complaints, federal investigation
Lead spews from some Southern California airports; cleaner fuel is coming
Assemblyman Bill Brough’s campaign expenses raise questions
Marijuana laws for every city and county? Our database shows California slow to accept Prop. 64
Politicians are using Cameo to pay celebrities to make video endorsements, and it’s all legal
Could the rush for lithium near the Salton Sea trigger earthquakes?
Legal? Illegal? Some players still work both sides of state marijuana industry
New group raises false specter of election fraud in Orange County
Breaking & Spot News
Heroism, tragedy, humor from firefighters who’ve spent days on the front lines
Fight breaks out after far-right protesters disrupt Rep. Katie Porter’s town hall
Cannabis licensing efforts tied to Anaheim corruption investigation
Teen shoots father in hunting accident
Asbestos from Tustin hangar fire triggers health warnings, closures
Coastal Commission approves burying contaminated sediment in harbor
Explainers
Here’s a toolkit for talking climate change over the holidays
FAQ: What is political redistricting, how does it work, and why should you care?
Lithium Valley? With push to EVs, all eyes are on the Salton Sea
How to safely try edibles: A guide for beginners
Considering an electric vehicle? Here’s what to know about costs, charging and more
Report card: What did Congress members from Orange County accomplish in 2021?
Why did vaping leave one Southern Californian dead and dozens more hospitalized?
From flights to road trips, here are tips for traveling more sustainably this year
What is ballot harvesting and how is it affecting Southern California elections?
Newsletters
The Compost: ‘Coming out’ as a Christian environmentalist
The Compost: Is classroom air clean enough?
The Compost: How a local university ended up on the front lines of the hydrogen debate
✈️ The Compost: Cracking the code on greener flights, by the numbers
The Compost: Pros and cons of burying electric power lines ⚡