EnvironmentAs floods endanger the San Joaquin Valley, Newsom cuts funding for floodplainsMarch 29, 2023The governor eliminated $40 million for restoring floodplains, halting projects that help protect vulnerable, disadvantaged communities like Stockton. San Joaquin Valley legislators are pushing back.
EnvironmentAnother atmospheric river brings more rain, wind and snow to Northern CaliforniaMarch 28, 2023 | Claire MorganAfter a sunny weekend, another atmospheric river has moved into the Sacramento region. Forecasters say it won’t be a “super wet system,” though they have warned of gusty winds, small stream flooding and more heavy snow accumulation in the Sierra.
Cooking with gas — or electricity? Californians wonder how electrification might impact the food we eatMarch 28, 2023 | Manola SecairaAs part of its goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, California is working to cut emissions in all parts of life, including the kitchen. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘Prove you’re not price gouging:’ Newsom signs special session bill to monitor oil industry profitsMarch 27, 2023 | Nicole NixonThe bills’ passage signals the end of a special legislative session, which some lawmakers described as a rushed process with little opportunity for input or debate. Newsom called it “a great day for consumers.”
EnvironmentCalifornia announces a rollback of some state drought restrictionsMarch 24, 2023 | Manola SecairaThe announcement means water agencies throughout the state can now expect a boost in supplies.
EnvironmentRain, snow and wind are returning to Northern California. In Sacramento, impacts expected to be milder than recent stormsMarch 20, 2023 | Claire MorganAnother storm system will bring light rain to the Sacramento region and snow to the Sierra on Tuesday and Wednesday, and a large portion of the San Joaquin Valley is under a wind advisory through Tuesday night.
State GovernmentWildfire victims left ‘in the dark’ after U.S. Forest Service briefs Congress about the Caldor FireMarch 20, 2023 | Scott RoddA CapRadio and California Newsroom investigation prompted the Forest Service to answer U.S. lawmakers’ questions about a stalled fire prevention project, but little information from these meetings has been shared with the public.
EnvironmentClimate is changing too quickly for the Sierra Nevada's 'zombie forests'March 18, 2023One in five Sierra Nevada conifers are no longer compatible with the environmental conditions around them, raising questions about how to manage the land. Researchers say it may get worse.
EnvironmentThe Maine lobster industry sues California aquarium over a do-not-eat listingMarch 18, 2023Industry groups are suing the Monterey Bay Aquarium for defamation, arguing that their prized catch shouldn't be on a "red list" published by Seafood Watch, a conservation program it operates.
EnvironmentCity provides tool to help Sacramento residents cut home energy bills, emissionsMarch 15, 2023 | Kristin LamThe free online tool will be available to some Sacramento residents through at least spring 2024 as part of the city’s goals to convert buildings to all electric energy.
