EnvironmentCourt upholds California's authority to set nation-leading vehicle emission rulesApril 10, 2024A federal appeals court has upheld California's authority to set its own nation-leading vehicle emission standards that are the strictest in the country.
EnvironmentSolar eclipse myths and rumors bubble up, from radiation to food poisoningApril 8, 2024NASA debunks these and other myths: Will a solar eclipse harm a pregnant woman's baby if she looks at it? Does an eclipse emit special radiation that can instantly blind you?
Sacramento RegionSnow showers could impact Sierra travel conditions heading into weekendApril 4, 2024 | Sally LongeneckerA Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through Friday for much of the Sierra Nevada region, with forecasters warning of travel that could be “very difficult with slick roads and chain controls leading to delays.”
EnvironmentWatching a solar eclipse without the right filters can cause eye damage. Here's whyApril 4, 2024When the April 8 solar eclipse draws eyes upward, having proper solar filters and solar eclipse glasses is essential to avoid potentially permanent eye damage, doctors say.
EnvironmentCalifornia enters spring with vital snowpack above average for a second yearApril 2, 2024California has entered spring with an above-average mountain snowpack, and major reservoirs are in good shape for a second consecutive year.
Sacramento RegionNevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe poised to purchase over 200 acres of its land backMarch 29, 2024 | Manola SecairaLate last year, tribal leadership began discussions with Woolman, a nonprofit that owns a 232-acre parcel in the Sierra Foothills. The Tribe is hoping to fundraise $1.5 million to purchase that parcel by mid-May.
EnvironmentChevron owns this Northern California city's news site. Many stories aren't toldMarch 28, 2024Chevron operates a major refinery in Richmond, Calif. It also owns the city's dominant news site, putting its own spin on events, and runs similar sites in Texas and Ecuador.
EnvironmentYou might spot a mountain lion in California, but attacks like the one that killed a man are rareMarch 27, 2024A mountain lion killed a man and seriously wounded his brother last weekend in El Dorado County. But such attacks on humans are rare.
EnvironmentOn April 8, Californians can view a partial solar eclipseMarch 26, 2024 | Manola SecairaAt no point is it safe to look directly at the sun during a partial eclipse. However, with glasses made for viewing solar eclipses or telescopes fitted with the right equipment, Californians can still witness the April 8 event.
EnvironmentOn eclipse day, hundreds of students will send up balloons for scienceMarch 26, 2024The NASA-backed Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project puts students in charge of a bold scientific endeavor to study the April 8 total solar eclipse.