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The storms, split by a short rest Friday, could bring significant rain to the Sacramento valley and snow to the Sierra Nevada. Mountain travel from Wednesday night through the weekend is likely to be hazardous and should be avoided, forecasters said.

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Cultural burning is key to fighting severe wildfires, Indigenous practitioners say

November 22, 2022 | Manola Secaira

At the Cache Creek Nature Preserve, Indigenous practitioners have brought back cultural burning. Here’s what it looks like along the fire lines.

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Another California desalination plant approved — the most contentious one yet

November 20, 2022

The California Coastal Commission voted 8-to-2 despite the ecological risks to the Monterey Bay coast, high costs of the water and a divide between affluent and lower-income communities.

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Slashing greenhouse gases: California revises climate change strategy

November 16, 2022

The new version of California’s climate plan sets a more stringent — some say unrealistic — target for cutting greenhouse gases.

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Wildfire smoke impacts more Californians than ever, according to a new report

November 15, 2022 | Manola Secaira

Residents all over the state have felt the impacts of wildfire smoke. A new report from California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office offers suggestions for legislators to respond.

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California commission overhauls rooftop solar proposal

November 14, 2022

The CPUC’s scaled-back plan eliminates consumer fees. The original was abandoned after criticism from the governor and solar advocates.

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A new study finds beaver dams can boost water quality during a drought

November 14, 2022 | Manola Secaira

Stanford researchers studied water quality along the Colorado River. This river is a resource for other states beyond Colorado, including California.

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Rural ranchers face $4,000 proposed fine for violating state drought order

November 13, 2022

The penalty is the maximum the ranchers — who pumped Shasta River water for eight days — could face under state law. It amounts to about $50 per rancher, which is no deterrent, ranchers and officials agree.

State Government

Why California’s eco-friendly, tax-the-rich electorate killed Prop. 30

November 12, 2022

In one of the highest-profile California election results, Proposition 30 failed despite the state’s commitment to climate action and its history of taxing the wealthy.

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Worsening effects of climate change are impacting Californians' health, report finds

November 4, 2022 | Steve Milne

The study, released by the California Environmental Protection Agency, found that the state has seen an “unprecedented” number of wildfires, higher temperatures and worsening drought.

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