gavin newsom Californians to face steep fines for violating water orders under new legislation By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | September 4, 2024 Violators could face fines of up to $10,000 per day — a 20-fold increase.
California Park Fire jeopardizing one of California’s most iconic species: ‘This species could blink out’ By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | July 31, 2024 The fire is moving into areas where salmon are waiting to spawn.
California Drinking water of a million Californians fails to meet state requirements By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | June 24, 2024 The price tag for ensuring safe, affordable and accessible water supplies for all Californians is staggering — an estimated $16 billion over the next five years.
Bay Area This giant freshwater fish — North America’s largest — gains California protection By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | June 22, 2024 Die-offs from algae blooms in San Francisco and Delta water diversions have left a giant, shark-like, prehistoric creature at risk.
California ‘Simply catastrophic’: California salmon season to be restricted or shut down — again By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | March 11, 2024 Fall-run Chinook salmon populations are a fraction of what they once were.
California The Klamath River salmon die-off was tragic. Was it predictable? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | March 6, 2024 The suspected cause is pressure changes in a Klamath dam tunnel.
Bay Area Can drought-plagued California capture more of its unused urban water runoff? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | March 1, 2024 California ranks ninth nationwide among states with the most estimated urban runoff.
California Cannabis grower to pay $750,000 for violating state water, wildlife regulations By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | February 2, 2024 State officials said a Humboldt County cannabis operation took water from streams and damaged wetlands for years without authorization.
California California ranks high worldwide for rapidly depleted groundwater By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | January 24, 2024 The research revealed that rapidly declining groundwater basins are virtually non-existent in places without farming.
climate change Will avalanches in California worsen with climate change? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | January 11, 2024 Lower-elevation areas may see fewer avalanches, but uncertainties remain about higher elevations.