EnvironmentSierra Nevada forests have seen ‘unprecedented’ level of high-severity wildfires, study findsJanuary 27, 2023 | Randol WhiteA new study from UC Davis researchers found that the proportion of good to bad fire in the Sierra Nevada — and much of California — is out of balance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDisaster recovery center connects Sacramento-area winter storm victims to helpJanuary 26, 2023 | Kristin LamThe center in Galt can help Sacramento-area residents deal with the aftermath of winter storms that brought strong winds and flooding.
EnvironmentGrowers brace to give up some Colorado River waterJanuary 22, 2023The Colorado River’s water transformed the Imperial Valley desert into one of California’s most productive farm regions. But now growers will have to sacrifice 10% of their supply because of shortages in the river’s supply.
EnvironmentFederal government announces $930M investment in high-risk areas impacted by wildfiresJanuary 20, 2023 | Manola SecairaThese at-risk areas include parts of California, Arizona, Oregon and other western states where wildfires have impacted both landscapes and communities.
EnvironmentQ&A: Owner of Sacramento-area tree removal service discusses storm’s impact on businessJanuary 20, 2023 | Janelle SalangaMichael Ganchenko, who has owned Kingdom Tree Service for seven years, said he received at least 5 times more calls for service during the inclement weather than expected for early January.
EnvironmentStorm updates: Biden surveys California storm damage, Sacramento county ends emergency weather respite servicesJanuary 19, 2023President Joe Biden joined California Gov. Gavin Newsom for an aerial tour of storm damage in the Santa Cruz area on Thursday. Biden issued a major disaster declaration for seven counties statewide, including Sacramento and San Joaquin counties.
EnvironmentRace to zero: Can California’s power grid handle a 15-fold increase in electric cars?January 18, 2023Despite expecting 12.5 million electric cars by 2035, California officials insist that the grid can provide enough electricity. But that’s based on multiple assumptions.
State GovernmentCalifornia storm victims may be eligible for federal assistance. Here’s how.January 18, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezRecent storms have toppled trees, forced flooding and landslides and killed at least 20 people statewide. Federal assistance may be available for those whose property was damaged in Sacramento County, here’s how to access those resources. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWhy did so many trees fall in Sacramento? What to know about damage to city’s tree canopy amid stormsJanuary 12, 2023 | Manola SecairaThough some trees can be more vulnerable to falling than others, storms of this magnitude — and frequency — can threaten any tree. The city estimates around 1,000 trees have fallen since New Year’s Eve. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHeavy rain is still hitting California. A few reservoirs figured out how to capture more for droughtJanuary 12, 2023Decades-old rules mean most reservoirs aren't allowed to fill up in the winter. A new approach using weather forecasts is helping some save more water to help with California's drought.
