A 17-mile stretch of Interstate 5 (I-5) between Oceanside and San Onofre was shut down today after the military confirmed live-fire artillery rounds would be shot over the freeway. The closure triggered major gridlock across San Diego and Orange counties. (Source: L.A. Times) #CSUNJ495

Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have restricted local air-quality regulators, preserving their authority to enforce pollution rules around California’s busiest ports. The move keeps the state’s environmental oversight intact. More on Reuters: www.reuters.com/legal/litiga... #CSUNJ495

California’s clean-energy shift is leaving oil workers in uncertainty. As refineries shut down and jobs vanish, funding for retraining is expected to run out by 2027. Can the state fight climate change without sidelining its own workforce? More on AP News: apnews.com/article/cali... #CSUNJ495

A helicopter linked to the Cars ’N Copters event crashed around 2 p.m. near PCH & Huntington St., spiraling into palm trees. Five people—2 onboard, 3 pedestrians—were hospitalized. FAA and NTSB are investigating. More on CBS News: www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/n... #CSUNJ495

Traffic backed up on US-101 East near Woodman Ave around 9 PM Thursday after what appeared to be a Tesla Model Y rear-ended by a semi-truck. Two CHP units responded and closed the #2 lane while AAA towed the Tesla. I later saw the same tow truck pulling into a nearby parking lot. #CSUNJ495 #EV#Tesla

Tesla launches cheaper “Standard” Model 3 and Y trims to offset the loss of the $7,500 EV credit—lower price, fewer perks, shorter range. A bold play to stay ahead as competition heats up in the aftermath of the federal tax credit cut. More on WSJ: www.wsj.com/business/aut... #CSUNJ495 #EV #Tesla

Hey everyone! My name is Yuzhou and I'm a LA-based journalist interested in energy, EV adoption, and California’s pollution policies. I’ll be sharing stories, insights, and interviews along the way. Feel free to comment or DM me if you have any insights or updates related to this topic, thank you!

Big changes just hit the U.S. EV market: the federal EV tax credits ($7,500 new / $4,000 used) expired on Sept 30, 2025, and California’s Clean Air Vehicle decal program ended at the same time. Let’s break down what this means. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

I’ve decided to delete the previous thread and update it with a more organized version, so stay tuned.

A late-night fire and explosion at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery lit up the South Bay sky. Homes shook, flames were visible for miles. Chevron says no injuries; fire was contained by Friday morning. Full Story: www.latimes.com/california/s... #CSUNJ495

The Trump admin plans to open 13M acres for new coal mining and invest $625M in reviving coal power plants. Officials say it will strengthen energy reliability, but critics warn it risks reversing progress toward clean power. More via AP: apnews.com/article/eebe... #CSUNJ495

MKBHD canceled one of his 2017 Tesla Roadster reservations and will recover ~$45,000 (losing a $5,000 deposit). If instead he had invested the full $50,000 into Tesla stock, that investment would be worth approximately $747,000 today. #CSUNJ495 www.businessinsider.com/mkbhd-cancel...

Tesla increased lease prices after the expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit on Sept. 30, raising questions about affordability in the U.S. EV market. More from Reuters: www.reuters.com/business/aut... #CSUNJ495

At the UN, Netanyahu said Israel will “finish the job” against Hamas, opposed Western recognition of a Palestinian state, and rejected genocide claims. His remarks prompted walkouts from several UN delegates. #CSUNJ495 apnews.com/article/un-g...

California secures $1B/yr thru 2045 for high-speed rail. Electrified track work begins 2026, aiming to link NorCal & SoCal by 2039. Meanwhile, $4B in federal grants were rescinded, with $2.4B redirected to a new national rail program. #CSUNJ495 apnews.com/article/rail...