Environment18 California children are suing the EPA over climate changeDecember 11, 2023A new climate lawsuit file against the EPA claims the agency violated the rights of 18 California children by allowing greenhouse gas emissions.
EducationAs California transitions to electric vehicles, a Sacramento high school will start training students as EV techniciansDecember 11, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaStarting in January of 2024, Kennedy High School will be one of the first in the county and state to reframe its automotive career pathway to focus on zero-emission technology, including electric and hybrid vehicles. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGrassroots effort aims to alleviate Sacramento’s disparity in tree canopy coverageDecember 8, 2023 | Tony RodriguezThe Meadowview Urban Tree Project is a grassroots initiative in Sacramento that aims to address the disparity in tree coverage in South Sacramento areas by removing stumps and planting trees.
EnvironmentSacramento DA adds environmental claims to lawsuit against city over homelessness responseDecember 6, 2023 | Mike HagertySacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho amended a lawsuit against the city of Sacramento, saying unhoused residents pollute rivers and streams. Homeless advocates say recent studies show that’s untrue.
EnvironmentAs atmospheric rivers become more frequent, California expands research to prepareDecember 5, 2023 | Manola SecairaA new law could help connect flood and reservoir control operations with new technologies and strategies that can more accurately predict the arrival of these storms.
EnvironmentSites Reservoir project finally gets green light, construction expected to begin in 2024November 24, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezLast week, California officials greenlit construction on the Sites Reservoir project, which would store excess surface water to release during drier years ahead. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAs storms arrive in California, reservoirs are in good shape. But the water forecast is murkyNovember 20, 2023Unlike a year ago, water storage is above average. Whether the year is wet or dry, though, remains uncertain despite El Niño conditions.
Environment'It feels like I'm not crazy.' Gardeners aren't surprised as USDA updates key mapNovember 20, 2023The USDA is updating an important map for gardeners and growers picking plants and flowers. The new map shows the contiguous U.S. is about 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the last map 11 years ago.
State GovernmentPG&E bills will go up by more than $32 per month next year in part to pay for wildfire protectionsNovember 16, 2023About 16 million people in California will pay higher electric and gas bills next year. The California Public Utilities Commission voted on Thursday to increase the typical bill for Pacific Gas & Electric customers by more than $32 per month.
EnvironmentThe nation’s first commercial direct air capture facility has opened in TracyNovember 16, 2023 | Manola SecairaIt’s the first in the United States to capture carbon, permanently store it and sell carbon removal credits to customers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.