EnvironmentUpcoming storm could melt massive snowpack, officials warn of potential floodingMarch 7, 2023 | Manola SecairaExperts say residents in areas downstream from large amounts of snow should keep an eye out for evacuation notices.
EnvironmentState rejects local plans for protecting San Joaquin Valley groundwaterMarch 5, 2023Groundwater plans, largely serving low-income Latino communities, were deemed inadequate for preventing dry wells and sinking land.
EnvironmentFeds allow Diablo Canyon to stay open while seeking 20-year extensionMarch 4, 2023Granted an exemption, PG&E will now seek a 20-year permit — but state officials only want the nuclear power plant open through 2030 to smooth the transition to renewable energy.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s snowpack sees big boost after recent stormsMarch 3, 2023 | Manola SecairaOn Friday, researchers recorded snow over 9.5 feet deep at Phillips Station near Lake Tahoe. Statewide snowpack levels are almost 200% higher than average for this time period, they said.
EnvironmentEmergency declared in the Sierra as heavy snow forces evacuations, road closures, shutters YosemiteMarch 2, 2023Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday as communities from the Sierra Nevada to the San Gabriel Mountains fight against snowstorms that have dumped huge amounts of snow on the state.
