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Explore Sutter’s Landing Regional Park concepts at Dec. 12 meeting
The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) will host a second Community Open House on Dec. 12 to gather public input on the design and development of Sutter's Landing Regional P...
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From CalMatters...
Trump Has Promised to ‘End’ Offshore Wind. What Will That Mean for California’s Big Bet?
Trump’s promise to “end” the offshore wind industry could threaten CA’s renewable energy goals, potentially cutting off federal funding.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Proposition 4 $10 Billion Climate Bond Passes
Learn more about how the just-passed $10 billion climate bond measure will fund resiliency projects across the state.
A Century Later, Salmon Again Spawning in Klamath River After Dams Removed
Sixty years ago, I was a reporter for the Klamath Falls (Oregon) Herald and News and with my family lived in a small house on the Link River, which flows out of Upper Klamath Lake, draining a large portion of the Cascade mountain range.
A Third Straight Year With No California Salmon Fishing? Early Fish Counts Suggest It Could Happen
Low counts of spawning salmon could mean another year without fishing. Experts say the outlook still has time to turn around.
Environmental Rebate Explained
How to apply rebate as part of the recent $80 million state program to electrify homes.
From CapPublicRadio...
Election Explainer: Proposition 4 $10 Billion Climate Bond
CapRadio takes a look at the Proposition 4 $10 billion climate resiliency measure on the California November ballot.
Why Ricardo Lara Says His Plan to Fix California’s Insurance Crisis Will Work
At a CalMatters event, California’s insurance commissioner says the changes he’s making will help homeowners and business owners. One idea: A state grant for those who spend money to protect their property from wildfires.
Which Growing California Communities Will Get the Hottest?
California’s inland regions are experiencing dangerous heat waves, exacerbated by rapid population growth. As more people move away from the expensive coastal areas to more affordable inland communities, these regions are seeing significant demographic changes and spiking electricity bills.
More Extreme Heat + More People = Danger in These California Cities. ‘Will It Get as Hot as Death Valley?’
Inland communities with big population booms will experience the most extreme heat days under climate change projections. The combination puts more people at risk — and many cities are unprepared.
From https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/fires/article291844345.html...
CalFire Deploys New Air Tanker
CalFire received the first of five planes promised by the federal government, a former Coast Guard C-130 Hercules air tanker.
California Emergency Alerts Warn You About Fires and Extreme Weather. How to Sign Up in Your County
Early warning systems save lives during disasters, but a recent FEMA survey found that only a third of people are signed up. Use this resource to find your county’s emergency alert sign-up page.
California Battles Onslaught of Wildfires With Help From Mutual Aid: ‘More Resources Than Rest of US Combined’
So many intense wildfires all at once require an intricate chess game for maneuvering firefighters and equipment around the U.S.
A Look Back at the Hottest Recorded July
A look at the hottest July ever recorded in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys and what's to come.
All the Ways People Start CA Wildfires
Whether they mean to or not, people are responsible for about 95% of the state’s wildfires. While arson accounts for about 10% of the fires, others can start in a myriad of ways.
From Watch Duty...
Watch Duty Park Fire Information
Current information on the Park Fire, including active evacuation zones animal and human evacuation shelters.
Newsom Set an Ambitious Goal to Launch 500,000 Californians Into New Careers. Many Are Firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
From Citrus Heights Sentinel...
Citrus Heights Battles Fires During Heat Wave
During a week in which temperatures topped 110 degrees, crews responded to several fires which broke out on July 9 and 11 in Citrus Heights.
From The Sacramento Observer...
Heatwave Claims Two
The Sacramento Homeless Union reports that two unhoused men have died so far in July during a relentless heatwave.
Hundreds of Deaths, Thousands of Injuries, Billions of Dollars: The Cost of Extreme Heat in California
Heat waves have killed hundreds of Californians and cost billions of dollars in the past decade, according to a new report from the state insurance department.
‘Nothing Will Be Protected’ — Why California Environmentalists Oppose a ‘Green’ Energy Bill
Nearly every major environmental group in California opposes a bill that would modify the state’s signature environmental law to speed up upgrades to power lines. Supporters say it would help free the state from fossil fuels and make the grid more reliable, but opponents fear it would damage state parks.
A Guide to Protecting Yourself from Mosquitos (and West Nile Virus)
It's mosquito season, and West Nile virus has been detected in Yolo, Sacramento and San Joaquin Counties. CapRadio presents a guide to staying safe.
From Los Angeles Times...
90,000 Acres Burned So Far
Before the first official day of summer, almost 90,000 acres have been burned in California wildfires.
Active Fire Season Forecasted
With multiple fires already burning in the state, forecasters predict the coming fire season will be "very active."
Will This Plan Fix CA Home Insurance Crisis?
Tens of thousands of California homeowners, especially those who live in areas at risk of wildfires, have lost their insurance or have to pay more to keep coverage. One after another, major companies have pulled out of the state, many citing the cost of claims.
CalMatters Hosts Big Ideas Festival
The two-day CalMatters Ideas Festival wrapped on June 6 with more than a dozen events examining critical policy issues impacting the lives of millions of Californians.
New Research Indicates More Massive California Flooding in Past
Cal State Fullerton researchers released findings of ancient floods in Southern California which indicate the state may be more prone to mega flooding than previously thought.
Business Group Proposed for Citrus Heights
A new "development collective" is being proposed for Auburn Boulevard businesses in Citrus Heights.
California Climate Programs Would Lose Billions in Newsom’s Budget
As funds for climate change programs are cut, Democrats and environmentalists are pushing for a bond measure on the ballot to restore some funding.
Panelists Discuss Inclusive Sacramento
On May 9, a Solving Sacramento panel discussion were upbeat on the potential for Sacramento to grow an inclusive economy.
Counties Prepare for Mosquito Season
Mosquito vector control agencies are preparing for mosquito season in San Joaquin and Sacramento counties.
Sacramento Plans to Double Urban Canopy
Sacramento is seeking public comment on its "Urban Forrest Plan" to increase the trees in the city with priority given to areas in North and South Sacramento.
A Plan to Change Your Utility Rates Is Dividing California Environmentalists. Here’s Why
The California Public Utilities Commission will consider on May 9 a new proposal that would change how Californians pay for electricity.
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