EnvironmentTwo major Northern California storms expected to hit Wednesday into the weekendNovember 29, 2022 | Claire Morgan | Mike HagertyThe storms, split by a short rest Friday, could bring significant rain to the Sacramento valley and snow to the Sierra Nevada. Mountain travel from Wednesday night through the weekend is likely to be hazardous and should be avoided, forecasters said.
EnvironmentCultural burning is key to fighting severe wildfires, Indigenous practitioners sayNovember 22, 2022 | Manola SecairaAt the Cache Creek Nature Preserve, Indigenous practitioners have brought back cultural burning. Here’s what it looks like along the fire lines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAnother California desalination plant approved — the most contentious one yetNovember 20, 2022The California Coastal Commission voted 8-to-2 despite the ecological risks to the Monterey Bay coast, high costs of the water and a divide between affluent and lower-income communities.
EnvironmentSlashing greenhouse gases: California revises climate change strategyNovember 16, 2022The new version of California’s climate plan sets a more stringent — some say unrealistic — target for cutting greenhouse gases.
EnvironmentWildfire smoke impacts more Californians than ever, according to a new reportNovember 15, 2022 | Manola SecairaResidents all over the state have felt the impacts of wildfire smoke. A new report from California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office offers suggestions for legislators to respond. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia commission overhauls rooftop solar proposalNovember 14, 2022The CPUC’s scaled-back plan eliminates consumer fees. The original was abandoned after criticism from the governor and solar advocates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentA new study finds beaver dams can boost water quality during a droughtNovember 14, 2022 | Manola SecairaStanford researchers studied water quality along the Colorado River. This river is a resource for other states beyond Colorado, including California.
EnvironmentRural ranchers face $4,000 proposed fine for violating state drought orderNovember 13, 2022The penalty is the maximum the ranchers — who pumped Shasta River water for eight days — could face under state law. It amounts to about $50 per rancher, which is no deterrent, ranchers and officials agree.
State GovernmentWhy California’s eco-friendly, tax-the-rich electorate killed Prop. 30November 12, 2022In one of the highest-profile California election results, Proposition 30 failed despite the state’s commitment to climate action and its history of taxing the wealthy.
EnvironmentWorsening effects of climate change are impacting Californians' health, report findsNovember 4, 2022 | Steve MilneThe study, released by the California Environmental Protection Agency, found that the state has seen an “unprecedented” number of wildfires, higher temperatures and worsening drought.
