Topic: Arnold Schwarzenegger

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In red, states seek tax hikes

Budget shortfalls are pushing many states to raise taxes in a recession.

Opinion: The American Century isn't over

America is still uniquely valued around the world – and Barack Obama can build on that.

Reports: Obama picks energy chief

Barack Obama will tap Steven Chu, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist who runs the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, as to head the Department of Energy, numerous news outlets say, quoting officials close to President-elect.

A universal holiday singalong

On a Christmas Eve in Japan, it didn't matter whether the singing was in English, Latin, or Japanese.

Obama, governors share plans for boosting public-works jobs

The National Governors Association, meeting Tuesday, says $136 billion in road, bridge, and transit projects are ready to go, but just need funding.

Green homes: solar vs. energy efficiency

Solar gets more subsidies, but home energy efficiency may be more cost-effective.

Schools feel pinch from economic woes

Officials look for the least painful trims, but many worry about their ability to close achievement gaps.

Bay Area seeks to become electric-car capital

The mayors of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose announced an ambitious public-private partnership last week to develop a $1 billion network of charging outlets for electric cars.

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California wildfire lessons: Steps by homeowners cut damage

Fireproofing existing homes and enforcing limits on brush allowed some communities to survive.

Obama promises "new chapter" in climate leadership

Barack Obama delivered a brief video message Wednesday to the Governors' Global Climate Summit in Beverly Hills, Calif., in which he unequivocally affirmed the scientific basis of climate change and vowed to take action on cutting carbon emissions, in spite of the troubled global economy.

Schwarzenegger says California must prepare for warming

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has directed state agencies to prepare for the impacts of global warming – particularly rising sea levels – on the state's economy, water supply, and natural resources.

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Gay activists protest Mormon church

Beyond the anger over the church's support for a gay-marriage ban in California, some seek dialogue.

A green lesson from Iceland

Since the 1970s, Iceland has gone from relying on imported coal for 75 percent of its energy to getting more than 82 percent of its energy from geothermal and hydro power.

Are states next in line for federal bailout?

A bond sale this week will test whether private capital can meet California's shortfall.

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Five things McCain and Obama must do in tonight's debate

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L.A. Metrolink crash puts focus on dangers of texting

As officials investigate whether the engineer sent messages, California's governor weighs a ban for drivers.

California budget impasse: not over 'til it's over

Schwarzenegger vows to veto the deal lawmakers approved Tuesday, extending the longest fiscal standoff in state history.

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