Community groups opposed to the projects face a tough adversary in the City of Industry, an economic powerhouse seemingly unaccountable to surrounding residents.
The Trump administration says the plants are vital for grid reliability. Utilities, states and ratepayers are challenging the orders and candidates are turning the costs into a campaign issue.
Methyl bromide levels near fumigation facilities in Long Beach have spiked 20 times this year, air monitoring data shows. Many residents have no idea of the risks.
Rising sea levels threaten L.A. ports’ most valuable assets: storage tanks for crude oil and refined fossil fuel — products that contribute to climate change.
The Arc examines the persistent barriers to racial justice and opportunities for progress in an era of receding black presence in Los Angeles and California.