EnvironmentSierra Nevada storms leave tens of thousands without powerDecember 31, 2021 | Chris NicholsPG&E says downed trees and snow are blocking access to damaged equipment. Some customers could be waiting more than a week for power to return.
EnvironmentStrong Sierra snow measurement prompts cautious optimism from water officialsDecember 30, 2021 | Ed FletcherState water officials cheered the results of a key Sierra snow measurement, but say it needs to keep coming. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWalmart sued for allegedly dumping hazardous waste in CaliforniaDecember 20, 2021Investigators said inspections of trash compactors from Walmart stores over the last six years found dozens of items classified as either hazardous waste or customer records with personal information.
EnvironmentUp to 100 inches of snow forecast for the Sierra over Christmas weekDecember 20, 2021 | Chris Hagan | Steve MilneThe strong winter storm could make travel through the mountains difficult, dropping 80-100 inches from Tuesday to Monday, as many people travel for the winter holidays.
EnvironmentAfter years of delays, CalFire says updated and expanded wildfire hazard maps are on their wayDecember 20, 2021 | Chris NicholsThe fire hazard severity maps show which areas are most vulnerable to wildfire in California and were last updated in 2007.
EnvironmentCalifornia lawmakers look to create first-in-the-nation heatwave ranking systemDecember 15, 2021 | Randol WhiteIn an effort to reduce the number of fatalities caused by hotter and longer periods of intense heat, state politicians will introduce a system to name and rank heatwaves. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAtmospheric river brings rain, wind and snow to Northern CaliforniaDecember 13, 2021 | Chris Hagan | Steve MilneA wind advisory is in effect Monday and officials are advising against mountain travel as an atmospheric river rolls over the Sacramento region and much of Northern California through Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and snow.
EnvironmentLandmark California smog rules target lawn equipment, big rig trucksDecember 12, 2021California’s air board enacted two first-of-their-kind smog rules for trucks and lawn equipment. They’ll cost billions but cut tons of emissions.
EnvironmentFather, son arrested for allegedly starting Caldor Fire have been under investigation since August, attorney saysDecember 8, 2021 | Scott RoddDavid Scott Smith, 66, and Travis Shane Smith, 32, are accused of reckless arson related to the Caldor Fire, which burned for 67 days In El Dorado and Amador counties and destroyed more than 1,000 structures.
State GovernmentAfter long delay, California lawmakers hold wildfire oversight hearingDecember 7, 2021 | Scott RoddState lawmakers held an oversight hearing Tuesday to discuss wildfires and how the state plans to spend this year’s record-setting investment to prevent them.
