State GovernmentCalifornia sets a new flat charge for customers of large investor-owned utilities like PG&EMay 9, 2024 | Manola SecairaThe decision means middle and high-income households will pay a fixed electricity rate of $24 each month, and low-income households will pay either $6 or $12. Usage rates will drop a few cents as a result of the change.
EnvironmentNew California bills hope to mitigate health impacts linked to living near oil, gas wellsMay 7, 2024 | Manola SecairaAfter a 2022 law that would have established a buffer between new oil and gas wells and community areas was put on hold, advocates have sought other ways of addressing the issue.
EnvironmentCalifornia reports the first increase in groundwater supplies in 4 yearsMay 7, 2024After massive downpours flooded California’s rivers and packed mountains with snow, the state has reported the first increase in groundwater supplies in four years.
EnvironmentSierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent California stormMay 6, 2024A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record in the Sierra Nevada.
Sacramento RegionDon’t put your umbrellas away yet: Late spring storm brings rain, snow to Northern CaliforniaMay 3, 2024Sacramento could see a half to 1 inch of rain, while 4-8 inches of snow could fall at higher elevations in the Sierra Saturday. Forecasters expect dry weather to return by Sunday.
EnvironmentSacramento temperature blanket 2024: Cool weather continued in March, AprilMay 3, 2024 | Manola SecairaWeather-wise, things have been pretty chill — no pun intended. Cooler temperatures and precipitation have put us in a better spot ahead of wildfire season.
EnvironmentPresident Biden announces expansion of Berryessa Snow Mountain National MonumentMay 2, 2024 | Manola SecairaEnvironmental advocates and tribes have rallied to include Molok Luyuk to the monument since 2015.
State GovernmentCalifornians are protecting themselves from wildfire. Why is there still an insurance crisis?May 2, 2024Lawmakers want mitigation measures to be tracked, updated and accounted for to help insurance availability and affordability.
