Southern California regulators will vote on Friday on rules to phase out gas water heaters and furnaces to reduce smog. Manufacturers must sell 30% zero-emission appliances by 2027 or pay fees.

Experts warn that early snowmelt, combined with high evaporative rates, could significantly dry out vegetation and soils, setting the stage for intense wildfires. Many western basins are experiencing ...

The new rules would have set increasing targets for sales of zero-emission products over the next decade. Opponents say they ...