EnvironmentA ‘living fossil’ at risk: California’s white sturgeon population continues to declineJuly 30, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyPopulations of the ancient bony fish have continued to decline across California, according to a new report. The sturgeon’s long life span makes it difficult to study, with researchers having to wait years before the fish begin to spawn.
EnvironmentA new invader threatens California water supplies. Can the state stop its spread?July 21, 2025Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel. Dogs and human inspectors are checking boats at some lakes, but a patchwork of oversight leaves many lakes unprotected.
Sacramento RegionLevee project could transform Sacramento stretch of the American River. Some community members want it changedJuly 17, 2025 | Sally LongeneckerA proposed levee project would take out hundreds of trees along the American River near Watt Avenue. American River Trees is urging the Army Corps of Engineers to consider alternatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s red line of fire defense faces growing scrutinyJuly 8, 2025 | Greg MicekCalifornia relies heavily on PHOS-CHEK fire retardant to battle wildfires. But as toxic metals are found in the drops, and lawsuits mount, questions are being asked about what’s really in the red mist.
EnvironmentHere’s how to help boost bee populations in the Sacramento regionJune 26, 2025 | Manola SecairaAngela Laws, an endangered species conservation biologist, helps take care of a community-led garden dedicated to attracting pollinators in Sacramento’s South Natomas neighborhood. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia’s first Black-led conservancy group works to make nature more inclusiveJune 25, 2025 | Tyler Webb | Vicki Gonzalez40 Acre Conservation League, California’s first Black-led conservancy group, acquired hundreds of acres of land near Emigrant Gap in Placer County. The organization plans to make the land open for public recreation within a few years.
EnvironmentDying honey bees are threatening California’s economy. Can Central Valley lawmakers save them?June 24, 2025Honey bees, a critical component of California’s agriculture, face several challenges to survival. Will the Legislature spend more money in a deficit year to try and address the problems facing the bees?
Environment6 reported dead and 2 missing after a boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe in CaliforniaJune 23, 2025Officials say six people were confirmed dead and two others were missing after a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe in California. The U.S. Coast Guard and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday afternoon to D.L. Bliss State Park.
EnvironmentAs California’s gray wolf population grows, so do conflicts with ranchersJune 11, 2025 | Manola SecairaGray wolves were absent from California for nearly a century due to hunting and habitat loss. But that changed in the 2010s, when the species began to travel into California from nearby states. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment‘Dead on arrival:’ State Sen. Cabaldon, Delta Caucus draw ‘red line’ on fast-tracking Delta tunnel projectJune 9, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezGovernor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to fast-track the controversial Delta Conveyance Project through last month’s budget revision is drawing opposition from a bipartisan group of lawmakers representing communities that could be impacted by the plan.
