EnvironmentNo California salmon: Fishery to be shut down this yearMarch 15, 2023The salmon industry, worth about half a billion dollars, is devastated. The culprits: Drought and decades of water diversions and development.
EnvironmentIn the northern California snow, stranded cows are getting emergency hay dropsMarch 15, 2023After heavy snowfall left cows in northern California stranded and starving, officials launched an unusual rescue mission.
State GovernmentNewsom issues executive order to divert more rain, snowmelt into groundwater basinsMarch 14, 2023 | Manola SecairaThe order allows agencies to more easily divert flood waters by temporarily lifting some restrictions around permits. Some protections remain in place, like those created to safeguard wildlife and others meant to prevent storing contaminated water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFlood watch, wind warning in place through Tuesday night as another atmospheric river drenches SacramentoMarch 14, 2023 | Mike Hagerty | Claire MorganThe Sacramento Valley is under a flood watch through Wednesday morning after days of heavy rain. Power outages, felled trees and minor damage have also been reported in the region as the result of gusty winds.
EnvironmentLatest atmospheric river renews flood concerns in Sacramento regionMarch 13, 2023 | Chris HaganThe latest atmospheric river of the winter is forecast to hit Northern California on Monday, bringing more rain, snow and possible flooding.
EnvironmentState water agency rescinds controversial Delta order that put fish at riskMarch 12, 2023State officials say the urgency to store more water has vanished as storms swell reservoirs. The reversal is a victory for environmentalists, but they say the damage to salmon and native fish is already done.
EnvironmentTwo dead as nearly 13 inches of rain drench Central CaliforniaMarch 11, 2023Severe rain and warmer temperatures created a dangerous combination, posing risks of flooding, mudslides and avalanches.
EnvironmentAs snow and rain pummel Northern California again, here’s how to prepareMarch 10, 2023 | Janelle SalangaWho might be susceptible to flooding, what to do if you’re snowed inside your car or vehicle and more.
EnvironmentWarm atmospheric river could bring rain, snow and flooding to Northern California this weekendMarch 9, 2023Experts warn warm rain could melt some of the state’s massive snowpack — built up by record-setting rainfall earlier this year — and flood valley waterways.
EnvironmentStudents at rural community college can earn a bachelor’s and help prevent wildfiresMarch 8, 2023Feather River College is the latest of California's community colleges to get approval for a bachelor's degree program.
