EnvironmentWildfire burn scars in Northern California see flash flooding, debris flows from powerful stormsOctober 24, 2021 | Chris HaganWeather officials say heavy rain could also bring flooding and even ash and debris flows over burn scars in the region, including the Caldor and Dixie fires.
State GovernmentNewsom backs tougher rules on California oil wellsOctober 21, 2021Gov. Newsom says he supports proposed rules on where new oil wells can go, plus additional pollution controls on existing wells.
EnvironmentCalifornia just declared a drought emergency. What does that mean and how will it affect your life?October 20, 2021 | Manola SecairaThe declaration comes after a summer of record-high temperatures alongside plummeting water levels in reservoirs. Experts say it’s time to get prepared.
EnvironmentSatellites reveal the secrets of water-guzzling farms in CaliforniaOctober 19, 2021California wants to limit the water that farmers can pump from depleted aquifers. To enforce those limits, regulators are turning to remote sensing satellites.
EnvironmentEarly season storms heading for Sacramento and the Sierra into next weekOctober 19, 2021 | Chris Hagan | Ed FletcherWhile the first weather system starting Tuesday night will be weaker, storms forecast later this week are expected to pack a stronger punch, with multiple inches of rain forecast from Saturday afternoon to Tuesday in parts of the region.
EnvironmentNewsom declares drought emergency across CaliforniaOctober 19, 2021Gov. Newsom expands the California drought emergency from 50 counties to statewide, but does not order mandatory water conservation. He did authorize water regulators to ban wasteful water use, such as spraying down public sidewalks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHedge funds cash out billions in PG&E stock. Fire survivors suffer and wait.October 11, 2021PG&E is mired in debt. Rates are skyrocketing. Tens of thousands of survivors of fires sparked by the utility's equipment are waiting for promised compensation. Amid all this, there's one group that's simply walking away: Wall Street hedge funds.
EnvironmentMap: PG&E starts to restore power from Monday's shutoff, but more could be on the wayOctober 10, 2021 | Chris HaganPG&E is starting to turn the power back on for the more than 24,000 customers who the utility cut service to Monday as high winds hit much of Northern California, but more shutoffs could be on the way.
EnvironmentCalifornia fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoiasOctober 9, 2021It appeared that two groves — including one with 5,000 trees — were seared by high-intensity fire that can send up 100-foot flames capable of burning the canopies of the towering trees.
EnvironmentSacramento region residents want to preserve open and wild spaces, new poll suggestsOctober 8, 2021 | Pauline BartoloneOver 90% of respondents in a new CapRadio/Valley Vision survey of the Sacramento metropolitan area said they value the preservation of open space for wild animals and plants.