Tag: Environment
CalChamber-Opposed Climate Reporting Bills Create Challenges for Businesses
Two California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bills that will burden California's businesses by imposing onerous and unnecessary climate-related reporting requirements await action by the Assembly...
California Deluge Forces Mass Evacuations, Boy Swept Away
As another powerful storm walloped California, a 5-year-old boy was swept away by floodwaters Monday on the state’s central coast and an entire seaside...
Storm Batters Northern California – Piers Collapse Amid Widespread Flooding
A “brutal” storm system battered northern California this week, killing at least two people and causing significant flooding and erosion, as a band of...
‘Bomb Cyclone’ Brings Damaging Winds, Rain to California
Damaging winds and heavy rains from a powerful “atmospheric river” pounded California on Thursday, knocking out power to tens of thousands, causing flash flooding,...
Drought Relief Top Priority for Voters; Climate Change Costs Also Concern
Earlier reports examined voters’ anxieties about the economy, the state’s business climate, and crime. Voters also have strong opinions about issues that affect their...
State Lowers Water Allocation to 5% of Requests
As a result of persistent drought conditions, the State Water Project (SWP) now expects to deliver just 5% of requested supplies this year, down...