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Investigators said inspections of trash compactors from Walmart stores over the last six years found dozens of items classified as either hazardous waste or customer records with personal information.

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Up to 100 inches of snow forecast for the Sierra over Christmas week

December 20, 2021 | Steve Milne | Chris Hagan

The strong winter storm could make travel through the mountains difficult, dropping 80-100 inches from Tuesday to Monday, as many people travel for the winter holidays.

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After years of delays, CalFire says updated and expanded wildfire hazard maps are on their way

December 20, 2021 | Chris Nichols

The fire hazard severity maps show which areas are most vulnerable to wildfire in California and were last updated in 2007.

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California lawmakers look to create first-in-the-nation heatwave ranking system

December 15, 2021 | Randol White

In an effort to reduce the number of fatalities caused by hotter and longer periods of intense heat, state politicians will introduce a system to name and rank heatwaves.

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Atmospheric river brings rain, wind and snow to Northern California

December 13, 2021 | Steve Milne | Chris Hagan

A wind advisory is in effect Monday and officials are advising against mountain travel as an atmospheric river rolls over the Sacramento region and much of Northern California through Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and snow.

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Landmark California smog rules target lawn equipment, big rig trucks

December 12, 2021

California’s air board enacted two first-of-their-kind smog rules for trucks and lawn equipment. They’ll cost billions but cut tons of emissions.

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Father, son arrested for allegedly starting Caldor Fire have been under investigation since August, attorney says

December 8, 2021 | Scott Rodd

David Scott Smith, 66, and Travis Shane Smith, 32, are accused of reckless arson related to the Caldor Fire, which burned for 67 days In El Dorado and Amador counties and destroyed more than 1,000 structures.

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After long delay, California lawmakers hold wildfire oversight hearing

December 7, 2021 | Scott Rodd

State lawmakers held an oversight hearing Tuesday to discuss wildfires and how the state plans to spend this year’s record-setting investment to prevent them.

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