EnvironmentRain, snow and wind are returning to Northern California. In Sacramento, impacts expected to be milder than recent stormsMarch 20, 2023 | Claire MorganAnother storm system will bring light rain to the Sacramento region and snow to the Sierra on Tuesday and Wednesday, and a large portion of the San Joaquin Valley is under a wind advisory through Tuesday night.
State GovernmentWildfire victims left ‘in the dark’ after U.S. Forest Service briefs Congress about the Caldor FireMarch 20, 2023 | Scott RoddA CapRadio and California Newsroom investigation prompted the Forest Service to answer U.S. lawmakers’ questions about a stalled fire prevention project, but little information from these meetings has been shared with the public.
EnvironmentClimate is changing too quickly for the Sierra Nevada's 'zombie forests'March 18, 2023One in five Sierra Nevada conifers are no longer compatible with the environmental conditions around them, raising questions about how to manage the land. Researchers say it may get worse.
EnvironmentThe Maine lobster industry sues California aquarium over a do-not-eat listingMarch 18, 2023Industry groups are suing the Monterey Bay Aquarium for defamation, arguing that their prized catch shouldn't be on a "red list" published by Seafood Watch, a conservation program it operates.
EnvironmentCity provides tool to help Sacramento residents cut home energy bills, emissionsMarch 15, 2023 | Kristin LamThe free online tool will be available to some Sacramento residents through at least spring 2024 as part of the city’s goals to convert buildings to all electric energy.
EnvironmentNo California salmon: Fishery to be shut down this yearMarch 15, 2023The salmon industry, worth about half a billion dollars, is devastated. The culprits: Drought and decades of water diversions and development.
EnvironmentIn the northern California snow, stranded cows are getting emergency hay dropsMarch 15, 2023After heavy snowfall left cows in northern California stranded and starving, officials launched an unusual rescue mission.
State GovernmentNewsom issues executive order to divert more rain, snowmelt into groundwater basinsMarch 14, 2023 | Manola SecairaThe order allows agencies to more easily divert flood waters by temporarily lifting some restrictions around permits. Some protections remain in place, like those created to safeguard wildlife and others meant to prevent storing contaminated water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFlood watch, wind warning in place through Tuesday night as another atmospheric river drenches SacramentoMarch 14, 2023 | Mike Hagerty | Claire MorganThe Sacramento Valley is under a flood watch through Wednesday morning after days of heavy rain. Power outages, felled trees and minor damage have also been reported in the region as the result of gusty winds.
EnvironmentLatest atmospheric river renews flood concerns in Sacramento regionMarch 13, 2023 | Chris HaganThe latest atmospheric river of the winter is forecast to hit Northern California on Monday, bringing more rain, snow and possible flooding.
