EnvironmentCalifornia wants to force insurers to reward homeowners for fireproofing homesMay 26, 2022New rules proposed by California’s Department of Insurance would require insurers to take homeowners’ efforts to reduce wildfire risk into account when setting premiums. But they would still allow non-renewals.
EnvironmentTribes, environmental groups demand better management of the Bay-DeltaMay 24, 2022 | Manola SecairaThe San Francisco Bay and San Joaquin-Sacramento Delta have seen declining numbers of salmon and an uptick in harmful algal blooms in recent years.
EnvironmentGoing electric: California car mandate would hit mechanics hardMay 24, 2022About 32,000 California mechanics would lose jobs by 2040 under the proposed gas-powered car phaseout. Electric companies would gain workers.
Environment‘Everyone loses’: Sacramento Valley struggles to survive unprecedented water cutsMay 23, 2022Sacramento Valley growers protected for decades by their water rights are suffering for the first time during this record-breaking drought.
EnvironmentMuch of the Sacramento Valley is under red flag warning starting ThursdayMay 18, 2022 | Steve MilneThis week's temperatures are hot enough to have triggered a red flag warning through most of the region, including Sacramento. The warning will start on Thursday and end Friday night.
EnvironmentIs your house at risk of a wildfire? This online tool could tell youMay 16, 2022Many people move without realizing the danger that wildfires pose to their new home. A new risk rating system could help buyers learn more on real estate sites. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFive things to know about nuclear power in CaliforniaMay 14, 2022Gov. Newsom is considering seeking federal funds to keep Diablo Canyon open as California transitions away from fossil fuels. But there are many complications to keeping nuclear power in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentA salty dispute: California Coastal Commission unanimously rejects desalination plantMay 14, 2022The commission, in a marathon session today, killed a proposed desalination plant in Huntington Beach that’s been debated for more than 20 years.
Health CareRural California Hatches Plan for Engineered Mosquitoes to Battle Stealthy PredatorMay 11, 2022Tulare County officials hope the region will soon be a testing ground for a new generation of technology in a centuries-old war: Human vs. Mosquito.
EnvironmentHow bad is water use in California? March is the worst so far, up 19%May 10, 2022Ignoring urgent pleas from water officials, Californians used substantially more water after a record-dry three months gripped the state.
