EnvironmentWhat’s at stake for California as climate conference begins?October 30, 2021Gov. Newsom and state leaders are going to an international conference to make a statement on California climate change policy.
EnvironmentNorthern California communities feel disaster whiplash after wildfires, threat of mudslidesOctober 27, 2021 | Scott RoddThe precipitation is desperately needed to combat California’s severe drought. But it comes with a trade-off in communities that endured wildfires.
EnvironmentHomeless Sacramentans describe how they survived the weekend’s historic stormOctober 26, 2021 | Kris Hooks | Janelle SalangaSacramento city and county opened emergency shelters. But many unhoused residents say they’re not easy to access — and some didn’t know about the dangerous storm.
EnvironmentSacramento went from record drought to record rain. Climate change may make that more common.October 25, 2021 | Manola SecairaLast weekend’s rainfall was record breaking, but experts say that heavy precipitation alongside dry, hot summers is likely due to climate change.
EnvironmentSacramento sets rainfall record as atmospheric river passes through Northern CaliforniaOctober 25, 2021A powerful atmospheric river hit Northern California, bringing historic rains and causing flooding, power outages and ash and debris flows in wildfire burn scar areas.
EnvironmentNorthern California wildfires: Where to find updates on air quality, evacuations, and official informationOctober 25, 2021Here’s the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.
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.
