EnvironmentInterview: California’s plans for electric vehiclesApril 20, 2022 | Randol WhiteCalifornia car shoppers hit a milestone last year, with one million electric vehicles purchased. Even though the state is the first in the country to hit this goal, California may still be behind its climate change goals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentClean-car rules: California unveils proposed measure to ban new gasoline-fueled carsApril 17, 2022If enacted this summer, California’s mandate — the first in the world — would increase sales of electric or other zero-emission cars to 35% in 2026, and prohibit new gasoline or diesel cars by 2035.
EnvironmentInterview: California could get a new bottle recycling programApril 15, 2022 | Randol WhiteWith recycling rates dropping in the state, CalRecycle is looking to revamp its current program to encourage recycling rates. Here’s what you need to know. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEarliest spring red flag warning issued for Sacramento Valley this weekendApril 8, 2022 | Mike HagertyUnusually high temperatures, an extremely dry start to the year and strong winds will lead to high fire danger this weekend and the first red flag warning in April for the region. The warning runs from 5 a.m. Saturday through 5 p.m. Sunday.
EnvironmentReport to California Legislature: Prepare for sweeping effects of climate changeApril 5, 2022From housing and health to transportation and education, the Legislative Analyst’s Office provides a litany of sobering climate change impacts for California legislators to address as they enact policies and set budgets.
EnvironmentSierra snowpack hits a historic low, signaling another year of droughtApril 1, 2022 | Manola SecairaStatewide, snowpack levels are at 38% of what’s usually found in April. Officials say that Californians need to cut back on water use to make up for the loss.
EnvironmentIndigenous activists protest plans to log redwoods in a Northern California forestApril 1, 2022 | Manola SecairaProtesters have called for more protections for redwoods in Jackson Demonstration State Forest, a site that’s located within the bounds of ancestral Pomo lands.
EnvironmentNewsom imposes new California water restrictions — leaves details to localsMarch 28, 2022Still resisting statewide water rationing for parched California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking local suppliers to tighten water limits.
State GovernmentCalifornia contradiction: Ban gas cars later, but cushion gas prices now?March 28, 2022California has invested heavily in switching away from gas-powered cars to meet its climate goals. Now Gov. Newsom has proposed sending out checks to car owners to help with the price of gas.
State GovernmentAudit: California utilities aren’t doing enough to reduce wildfire threatsMarch 24, 2022Regulators approved “seriously deficient” fire prevention plans, including from PG&E, which sparked California’s deadliest wildfire, state auditor says.