Newsom imposes new California water restrictions — leaves details to locals
March 28, 2022
Still resisting statewide water rationing for parched California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking local suppliers to tighten water limits.
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California contradiction: Ban gas cars later, but cushion gas prices now?
March 28, 2022
California has invested heavily in switching away from gas-powered cars to meet its climate goals. Now Gov. Newsom has proposed sending out checks to car owners to help with the price of gas.
Audit: California utilities aren’t doing enough to reduce wildfire threats
March 24, 2022
Regulators approved “seriously deficient” fire prevention plans, including from PG&E, which sparked California’s deadliest wildfire, state auditor says.
Sacramento County juggles dueling concerns in final draft of climate action plan
March 24, 2022 | Manola Secaira
With its sights set on carbon neutrality by 2030, the county is attempting to balance concerns over cost with whether its actions are aggressive enough.
State unveils long-awaited standard for drinking water contaminant
March 22, 2022
California’s proposed limit for hexavalent chromium — the first in the nation — would raise water rates in many cities. The contaminant, linked to cancer, was made infamous by Erin Brockovich.
Getting healthy, nutritious foods to California students isn’t easy. First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom is making it her priority issue.
March 21, 2022 | Janelle Salanga | Manola Secaira
The state is working to track progress on efforts to serve students healthier food, and a new “farm-to-school road map for success” report is putting the spotlight on youth food insecurity and literacy.
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Interview: Where Sacramento stands on California's new food waste recycling program
March 15, 2022 | Randol White
Erin Treadwell spoke with us about a yet-to-be fully implemented California law that requires all residents and businesses to separate food waste from other trash.
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Californians used more water as state braces for another dry year
March 15, 2022
New data from urban areas suggests that people are ignoring the governor’s pleas for voluntary conservation during the drought. Some experts say it’s time for Newsom to issue a mandatory order.
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UC Davis researchers are using ultrasounds to help endangered abalone spawn
March 15, 2022 | Steve Milne
Ultrasounds can be used to quickly detect when abalone are ready to spawn. The species is near extinction, and scientists at the UC Davis Marine Laboratory hope the old medical tool can help turn that around.
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California’s energy future hinges on lithium, from solar panels to batteries. Here’s what we know.
March 10, 2022 | Manola Secaira
President Joe Biden and Governor Gavin Newsom recently spoke about harvesting lithium in Southern California, where some of the most abundant sources of the mineral can be found.