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.
climate change Newsom unveils plan to cut California climate funding By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | January 11, 2024 Facing big deficits, the governor plans to trim and spread out climate-related spending.
California California is poised to protect workers from extreme heat — indoors By Samantha Young | KFF Health News | January 9, 2024 In some workplaces temperatures can soar to potentially dangerous levels.
Bay Area Report: California’s new water conservation rules too stringent and costly By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | January 4, 2024 Legislative analysts recommend weaker outdoor conservation requirements and longer deadlines for urban water agencies.
California Sierra snowpack shows sharp reversal from same time last year, stands at 25% of normal By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | January 3, 2024 This weekend's coming storm obscures the bigger picture -- our snow season is shortening.
climate change Climate change and flooding hit home in California By Rachel Becker and Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | January 1, 2024 The state takes more action on climate change in rules and legislation as drought is replaced by flooding.
California In photos: California’s year of record rain, super blooms, historic strikes By Miguel Gutierrez Jr., Larry Valenzuela and Adriana Heldiz | CalMatters | December 29, 2023 There's a lot to unpack when looking back.
Bay Area California approves rules that turn sewage into drinking water By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | December 19, 2023 It’s not really “toilet-to-tap” -- due to the cost, the water will likely be limited to large suppliers.
gavin newsom How Big Oil wins in green California By Ryan Sabalow and Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | December 19, 2023 An alliance with the building trades union helped the oil industry's efforts to kill several environmental bills.
Bay Area Health care patients punished by paperwork By Lynn La | CalMatters | December 18, 2023 From CalMatters' regional reporters: Paperwork snares low-income health coverage, a recall attempt in the East Bay, and rural water access woes