climate change When fires, heat and a tropical storm collide By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | September 9, 2022 California's energy grid is straining under the demands of extreme heat conditions.
California Children in Northern California learn to cope with wildfire trauma By Heidi de Marco | Kaiser Health News | September 9, 2022 Doctors and health officials say more children in the state are growing up with wildfire, which can cause stress, depression, anxiety, and other lasting trauma. Experts say there are ways to help kids stay calm.
climate change California Legislature approves climate change steps — but one ambitious one fails By Nadia Lopez | CalMatters | September 1, 2022 Five of the six climate and energy bills that the governor pushed at the last minute were approved by the Legislature.
Bay Area ‘Spare the Air’ caution continues through Wednesday By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | August 16, 2022 Fire season comes to the region.
California Newsom calls for more aggressive climate action By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | July 26, 2022 Governor's call comes as wildfires burn across California.
Bay Area What to know about the California budget By CalMatters Staff | June 27, 2022 Highlights of the record California budget agreement include more tax rebates and spending for abortion access, public schools and small businesses.
Around Town Scorching weather could come with blackouts, utility warns By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | June 10, 2022 Transformers can fail more often in coastal regions because equipment in many inland areas is able to handle hotter weather.
climate change San Joaquin Valley is sinking, but researchers say restoring water table may not reverse it By Alastair Bland | Bay City News Foundation | June 6, 2022 As a megadrought parches the West, groundwater use is expected to accelerate as surface supplies decline and become more unreliable.
climate change With a fire season that now lasts year round, California pumping millions into prevention By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | June 5, 2022 Some 18 of the 20 most destructive fires in state history have occurred in the last 22 years.
climate change Climate controversy: California’s plan for handling crisis is flawed, advisors say By Nadia Lopez | CalMatters | June 3, 2022 The plan fails to provide substantial evidence that capturing carbon will meet ambitious greenhouse gas goals, critics say.