EnvironmentRevealed: how a little-known pollution rule keeps the air dirty for millions of AmericansOctober 16, 2023Major investigation shows local governments are increasingly exploiting a loophole in the Clean Air Act, leaving more than 21 million Americans with air that’s dirtier than they realize.
Arts and LifestyleHow to see Saturday morning’s ‘ring of fire’ eclipse in SacramentoOctober 13, 2023 | Mike HagertyThe "ring of fire" effect happens when the moon, which appears smaller in the sky because it's further away from us this time of year, passes directly in front of the sun.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin Valley growers may face probation for failing to protect groundwaterOctober 13, 2023Hundreds of wells in Tulare Lake aquifer are at risk of going dry. Today’s recommendation is the first time that state officials have moved to crack down on local plans that fail to stop excessive groundwater pumping.
EnvironmentWhat roadkill can tell us about California's deer and mountain lion populationsOctober 10, 2023 | Manola SecairaUC Davis researchers have collected data on animals killed on the road for years. Fraser Shilling, director of the university’s Road Ecology Center, says it’s important information to understand the health of their populations. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment'Miracle' water year in California: Rain, snow put state's reservoirs at 128% of historical averageOctober 5, 2023California has ended its water year with above average rain and snow, making it one of the wettest years in recorded state history. The state got just over 33 and 1/2 inches of precipitation during the water year that ended Sept. 30.
EnvironmentThe Bay-Delta ecosystem is collapsing. California just unveiled rival rescue plansOctober 2, 2023A long-awaited, controversial report weighs updates to standards that state officials say have failed to protect fish and wildlife. But environmentalists, Native tribes and others already are furious about how long this has taken.
