Sierra Nevada storms leave tens of thousands without power
December 31, 2021 | Chris Nichols
PG&E says downed trees and snow are blocking access to damaged equipment. Some customers could be waiting more than a week for power to return.
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Strong Sierra snow measurement prompts cautious optimism from water officials
December 30, 2021 | Ed Fletcher
State water officials cheered the results of a key Sierra snow measurement, but say it needs to keep coming.
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Walmart sued for allegedly dumping hazardous waste in California
December 20, 2021
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.