Island California

California makes a point of setting itself apart from her sister states by banning official travel to states that in the legislature’s view don’t meet “California values.” This idea was initially enforced on the issue of sexual orientation with a list of 10 states on the “no fly” list, if you will.  However, California’s stand […]

Kamala Caution Isn’t So Bad

An excessively cautious president? That doesn’t sound so bad right now. A conventional wisdom is hardening about Kamala Harris, particularly in her home state media. She’s too cautious, too canned, and doesn’t take chances. George Skelton of the LA Times was the latest to make that argument. And the accusation of caution isn’t new or […]

The Real Renewable Energy Storage Solution

Right here at UC Irvine, we’re doing a little science experiment that could make a big difference for countries around the globe as they look for ways to replace fossil fuels and stop climate change. This experiment is focused on how to store extra solar energy. Just as in all of California, on sunny days […]