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08 Jul

$10 Billion Bond to Fund Environmental Resilience and Drinking Water Improvements Makes Ballot

A $10 billion statewide bond measure that would fund a range of environmental resilience and other projects will appear on the November ballot....

Pinole City Council meeting, August 15, 2023. EB mud water supply system. Three primary sources of drinking water: Mokelumne River, Sacramento River, local runoff. Map zoomed in on a section of Northern California. Alongside a man identified on Zoom as Clifford Chan.

29 Aug

Pinole Council Looks at Water Conservation and Fire Prevention

East Bay Municipal Utility District introduced its watershed master plan at the Aug. 15 Pinole City Council meeting. Fire prevention was also on the agenda....

16 Jul

Pilot Project Launched to Capture 95 Percent of Power Company’s CO2

Calpine unveiled its project at the Los Medanos Energy Center in Pittsburg that aims to capture 95% of the carbon produced by its electrical generation....

Gov. Gavin Newsom at lectern that says "building the clean energy future" in front of an illustration of the California state flag, which depicts a bear with the words "California Republic"

25 May

Newsom Unveils Plan in Richmond for State to Use 100 Percent Clean Energy by 2045

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday unveiled his administration's updated plan to quicken the pace of California's full abandonment of the fossil fuel industry....

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06 Apr

State Makes Progress in Protecting Californians From Climate Change

California has made strides in its efforts to protect people from the devastating effects of climate change, according to a progress report released Wednesday....

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13 Jan

Shelter from the Storm Not Enough for Homeless People

Shelters provided by nonprofits and counties that pop up during a storm like this are not enough to protect an increasing unhoused population. ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom standing at a microphone in front of banner that says "California's water supply in severe drought. Save Water. Save California."

02 Oct

On the Record With Governor Gavin Newsom: Saving Water & Building a More Resilient Future

California's climate has changed, causing worsening heat, wildfires, flooding and drought. We need to adapt, in part, by saving water, writes Gov. Gavin Newsom....

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03 Sep

State Officials Say Prolonged Heat Wave Likely to Stretch Electricity Resources

With California in a dangerous heat wave, people are asked to conserve energy, and the state is making moves to avoid power outages....

12 Aug

Gov. Newsom Unveils New State Water Strategy at Antioch Treatment Plan

California Gov. Gavin Newsom was at the Antioch Water Treatment Plant on Thursday to announce new measures to store and save water....

Ground-level view of sprinklers spraying water onto grass and in the air as person walks by

07 Aug

Bay Area Leads State in Latest Water Conservation Numbers

Water use has dropped in California in response to the current historic drought, with the Bay Area seeing the biggest reductions....

Juvenile smolts (young salmon) being released

19 Jun

Local Children to Witness Salmon Release in Richmond Marina

Children in the Richmond Police Activities League will watch as young salmon are released in the Richmond Marina to give the fish a better chance at survival....

21 May

We’re in a Drought, and Everyone Needs to Save Water

California, in the midst of what has been called its worst drought in 1,200 years, is one of many places around the world suffering from water shortages....

Lake Mendocino with large dry areas due to low water levels

15 May

Water Use Up Statewide Despite Ongoing Drought

Though California remains in a severe years-long drought, people in the state are not adjusting their water use accordingly....

22 Apr

Water District Encouraging 15% Water Use Reduction

Because of the ongoing drought, the county is asking residents to use less water and is considering a water use surcharge....

A Black man in a respiratory mask holds a sign that says "Save the planet"

30 Sep

Gov. Newsom’s New $15 Billion Climate Change Program Includes Grants for Communities

The money will be used to help California fight, prepare for and prevent heat waves, drought, wildfires and other disasters caused by climate change....

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