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Newsom’s office dismisses report saying California not on pace to meet 2030 emissions mandate
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is dismissing a new report saying the Golden State will fail to meet its climate change mandates unless it nearly triples its rate of reduction of greenhouse gases through 2030.
The analysis by Beacon Economics, an L.A.-based economic research firm, found that California’s emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and other gases rose by 3.4% in 2021, after they had dropped during the pandemic. The increase puts California further behind in reaching its required regulation under state law of 40% fewer emissions in 2030 than in 1990.
“The cost of getting the state back on pace would depend on what approach we take,” lead researcher Stafford Nichols told Fox News Digital. “Some strategies are cheaper than others. We could make changes to the regulatory frameworks of California to encourage and enable the adoption of new technologies.”
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A new report reveals that California is falling behind on its climate change goals. (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images/File)
“However, sometimes politics gets in the way of this decision-making framework, and politicians do not always choose the most efficient strategies,” he added.
California’s regulatory plan championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to ban new gas-powered vehicles more than a decade from now is aimed at protecting public health by reducing the amount of particulate matter — like dust, dirt and soot — that’s in the air.
But not all experts agree with the state’s push for what’s termed “clean energy,” which is energy from renewable sources to generate solar, wind, water, geothermal and bioenergy.
Ronald Stein, energy consultant at the nonprofit Heartland Institute, told Fox News Digital in an interview that California’s movement for clean energy is “increasing emissions around the world.”
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Energy consultant Ronald Stein says California’s movement for clean energy is “increasing emissions around the world.” (Ben Brewer/Bloomberg via Getty Images/File)
“Because what we’re doing is we’re basically delegating it to other countries that are providing all the products back to California, and they have no environmental or labor controls,” Stein said. “We keep shutting down our gas-powered plants, and now California imports more electricity than any other state.”
He added, “We have a demand, our neighbors have a supply.”
According to the economic firm’s analysis, a significant amount of emissions, amounting to more than 100 million metric tons annually, would have to be eliminated for California to meet its own goal. The state would fail to slash 258 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on its current trajectory, the analysis says.
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Newsom’s office told Fox News Digital that the analysis doesn’t tell the full story about the state’s climate initiatives.
“Nobody thought we would achieve our climate goals, like 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles by 2025 and cutting greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 – we’re exceeding them years ahead of schedule. We’ll continue proving everybody wrong,” a Newsom spokesperson said.
“I want to underscore the point that the study doesn’t take into account a lot of our current and future work to achieve targets,” the spokesperson added.
Newsom’s office also said the state is investing more than $48 billion in climate change initiatives alone, including $10 billion in zero-emission vehicles and chargers.
“That’s on top of the billions in federal spending that will accelerate the transition to clean energy,” the spokesperson said.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (MediaNews Group/East Bay Times via Getty Images/File)
People living in California have been paying 32 cents per kilowatt-hour compared to the national average of 18 cents, according to Energy Sage, which has monitored energy prices nationwide. It said California residents have been paying $273 per month on average for electricity, or $3,276 per year.
Meanwhile, industry sources told Fox News Digital the Environmental Protection Agency is slated to issue a final decision this week on regulations targeting gas-powered vehicle tailpipe emissions, which officials have boasted will incentivize greater adoption of electric vehicles nationwide but which opponents have criticized as a de facto mandate. The regulations, a key part of President Biden’s climate agenda, would ultimately force automakers to more rapidly expand electric options in their fleets beginning in a matter of years.
Fox News’ Eric Revell, Thomas Catenacci and William La Jeunesse contributed to this report.
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San Francisco, CA
Highway 1 closure in San Francisco expected to snarl Sunset traffic all weekend
San Francisco drivers may soon experience even worse traffic than they did last weekend when a part of Interstate 80 shut down. This weekend, Highway 1 northbound from Sloat to Lincoln in the Sunset District will be closed starting Friday morning.
Muriel Scala has lived on 19th Avenue for over 20 years. She’s lost count of the endless construction projects in front of her home.
“It’s like having a mini earthquake every day in your house,” Scala said.
Scala is not looking forward to CalTrans repaving 19th Avenue. Starting at 7 a.m. Friday, the northbound lanes will be closed until Monday, with two additional closures over the next month to fix all 6 lanes of Highway 1.
“I’m frustrated because I don’t see an end result,” she said. “It keeps happening.”
Some other neighbors on 19th Avenue shared the same frustrations.
“It’s the price I pay to live on 19th Avenue, honestly,” Bailey Zuk said.
Zuk is worried about the parking and traffic. She has made plans to take public transportation all weekend. She doesn’t like the disruption and noise but knows 19th Avenue has to be fixed.
“Which is obviously really needed, like there are so many potholes,” Zuk said. “I drive up and down 19th Avenue every day and there’s so many potholes already.”
Some of the businesses along the main business corridor on Irving Street say they didn’t know that the closure was even happening. Jet Seeto with The Mochi Donut Shop just heard about it yesterday.
“We are the little guy in this area,” Seetos said. “We need to accept it and prepare ourselves.”
Seeto says she’s preparing to drum up more business by doing online orders, even offering delivery if people are reluctant to drive. She’s trying to stay positive about the 19th Avenue closure.
“It is what it is because it affects anyway,” Seeto said. “If I think I worry too much, it doesn’t help me.”
And residents say they will do the same.. as they brace themselves for 3 weekends of road work.
“It’s not going to stop doing what I need to do,” Scala said. “I’m going to keep doing it.”
Denver, CO
Wolves Back Up the Big Talk With Blowout Win Over Denver in Game 3
“They’re all bad defenders.”
Jaden McDaniels called out Denver’s stars after Game 2, and the Wolves proved him right by bulldozing the Nuggets 113-96 in Game 3 Thursday night in Minneapolis
Minnesota has taken control of the series with a 2-1 lead, and Game 4 is in Minneapolis on Saturday night. With another win, the Wolves would lead the series 3-1 and put the Nuggets in a must-win situation entering Game 5 on Monday in Denver.
The Wolves attacked the paint and made Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Cam Johnson, Tim Hardaway Jr., and anyone else McDaniels trash-talked after Game 2, from start to finish. Minnesota held Denver to a season low 11 points in the first quarter, built a 61-39 lead at the half, and led by as many as 27 points in the second half.
The damage was done despite Anthony Edwards battling foul trouble, scoring only 17 points in 24 minutes. Julius Randle also struggled to score, finishing with 15 points on 6-for-15 shooting. Naz Reid had just five points in 17 minutes off the bench.
So who killed Denver? The others.
Ayo Dosunmu was a beast with 25 points off the bench, most of his damage coming in transition or simply blowing by Denver’s defense for layups in the half-court.
McDaniels was a monster, capping his big night with a three-pointer and then a monster jam in traffic late in the fourth quarter to put an exclamation point on the blowout. He finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, knocking down 9 of 13 shots, all while playing relentless defense. Prime Video analyst and NBA Hall of Fame inductee Dwyane Wade said McDaniels’ defense was so tight that it was like he was wearing Murray’s jersey.
The Wolves scored 68 points in the paint, compared to 34 for the Nuggets.
Rudy Gobert and Donte DiVincenzo were also great. Gobert finished with 10 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks. DiVincenzo had 15 points, seven assists, and four steals.
Jokic couldn’t buy a bucket, largely because Gobert, the four-time Defensive Player of the Year, dominated him. The three-time MVP finished with 27 points and 15 rebounds, but he shot just 7 of 26 from the field.
Murray also struggled, scoring 16 points on 5-for-17 shooting.
The Nuggets shot 34.1%, their worst shooting game of the entire season.
Up next: Game 4, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. CT. The game will be televised on ABC.
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Seattle, WA
‘Rare’ Tiny-Home Compound Featuring 3 Adorable Abodes Hits the Market in Seattle for Just $900K
A unique collection of tiny homes built across a single lot in Seattle has just hit the market for the bargain price of $900,000. That boils down to just $300,000 per home.
Located on the outskirts of Puget Park, the properties have been meticulously restored in recent years, having previously been used as accommodation for staff at a nearby industrial estate.
“When the sellers bought the property, they were three little huts that were falling apart,” says listing agent Patti Hill of John L. Scott–West Seattle.
“They were used as workers’ homes. The sellers rebuilt them between 2021 and 2023, and now they are way cool.”
Originally constructed in 1907 in the gated Industrial District West, the multifamily cedar-sided cottages have come a long way from the crumbling structures that the sellers found in 2015, when they purchased the property for just $60,000.
Today, the three dwellings boasts modernized spaces with loft-style interiors and a world of opportunity for their future use.
Each Pigeon Point residence offers one bedroom, one bathroom, and a kitchen space, meaning that they can operate as entirely independent properties.
Hardwood and concrete floors, exposed beams, sleek kitchens and bathrooms, skylights, and energy-efficient thermal windows can be found throughout the interiors. Each tiny home also has a private deck.
For the past few years, the compound has operated as a kind of micro-neighborhood, with each dwelling serving as a private residence for a long-term renter.
“The sellers have long-term renters using them,” Hill explains. “I think the next buyer will probably be an investor who will keep it as a rental property. It could also be someone looking to live in one of the cottages as a primary residence and rent the other two out.”
Alternatively, the compound would be a unique multigenerational abode. Or if a group of friends are looking to get onto the property ladder for a lower price, it could be turned into a kind of modern commune.
“An ideal setup for investors, owner-users, or anyone looking for a unique multi-home property in a prime Seattle location,” the listing notes.
Located on just one fully fenced-in lot, the triplex community is centered around a patio, offering a “shared community vibe,” while also maintaining the privacy of each resident.
“All of the residents get along, and there is a fire pit that everyone uses,” Hill says.
What’s more, because the homes all occupy a single lot, the taxes are incredibly low. Records show that 2025 fees were just $8,106 for all three properties.
“It’s one lot. We didn’t split the lot, so it’s one tax parcel,” the listing agent confirms.
Almost as intriguing as the three detached cottage assemblage is the compound’s unusual site.
“It’s an interesting location that is very industrial,” Hill reveals. “There is a working waterway a block away where ships come in and load containers.”
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Kellie Speed is a contributor to Realtor.com. As a writer and editor, she has worked for a variety of online and print publications, including Forbes Global Properties, Inked magazine, JustLuxe, and U.S. Veterans Magazine. A Massachusetts native, Kellie attended Northeastern University for journalism, was previously the Boston editor for Haute Living, and contributed to the Moon Metro Boston guidebook. Kellie writes celebrity profiles and covers restaurants, travel, and lifestyle.
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