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
Bay Area The first Spare the Air alert of season is here By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | December 15, 2023 No wood burning allowed while the alert is in effect, Friday through Sunday.
California As EVs rise, California gas tax revenue will drop by $6 billion, threatening roads By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | December 13, 2023 Fees on electric vehicles will make up only part of the transportation shortfall, so lawmakers need new funding options.
City Climate Corner Op-Ed: How to green your holiday season By Alyssa Romea | Piedmont Climate Fellow | December 8, 2023 Piedmont Climate Fellow Alyssa Romea calls on community members to bring a sustainable lens to this year’s holiday festivities.
Climate Which Christmas tree is ‘greener,’ real or artificial? By Curtis VanderSchaaf | The Conversation | December 8, 2023 A forestry scientist explains how to choose the most sustainable tree, no matter what it’s made of.
gavin newsom California budget rollercoaster: Analyst predicts $68 billion deficit By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | December 7, 2023 The state could dip into reserves and cut some one-time spending.