California Clean-car rules: California unveils proposed measure to ban new gasoline-fueled cars By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | April 12, 2022 If enacted this summer, the first-in-the-world mandate would increase sales of zero-emission cars to 35% in 2026, and prohibit new gasoline or diesel cars by 2035.
California Sierra snowpack worsens, falls to lowest level in 7 years By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | April 1, 2022 The April snowpack, key to how much water flows into reservoirs, is 38% of average statewide.
Bay Area Newsom imposes new California water restrictions — leaves details to locals By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | March 28, 2022 Under the order local water suppliers must act as if their water supplies have dipped by at least 10 to 20%.
Bay Area State unveils long-awaited standard for drinking water contaminant linked to cancer By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | March 21, 2022 The proposed limit on hexavalent chromium -- made infamous by Erin Brockovich -- would be the first in the nation.
Featured in Category Californians used more water as state braces for another dry year By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | March 15, 2022 Some experts say it’s time for Newsom to issue a mandatory order.
California Snow falling: As climate warms, overhauling California water projections gains urgency By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | February 24, 2022 The Sierra Nevada hasn’t provided nearly as much water as predicted, and the state is struggling to overhaul its snow runoff forecasts.
Bay Area No end in sight: California drought on course to break another record By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | February 16, 2022 After record-breaking snowfall at the start of the rainy season, January and February will likely be the driest on record
gavin newsom ‘Morale killer’: California scientists battle over pay disparities By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | February 11, 2022 State scientists, who make on average 27% less than state engineers, are trying to negotiate a better deal.
California Has California’s landmark law cleaned communities’ dirty air? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | January 31, 2022 After more than 4 years and $1 billion, it’s still impossible to say whether California's environmental justice law is working.
California No, California’s drought isn’t over. Here’s why. By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | January 4, 2022 Although snowpack is 150% of average today, climatologists predict dry conditions for the rest of the season.