Winged Warning: Migrating Birds Hit Hard by California’s Drought

By Julie Cart, CalMatters on November 10, 2021 at 3:10PM

As UN Tackles Twin Climate Threats, California Struggles with Them, Too

By Julie Cart and Rachel Becker/CalMatters on November 9, 2021 at 5:18AM

Nations around the globe this month have pledged to tackle two thorny and critical threats to Earth’s climate: methane, which is the most potent planet-warming pollutant, and widespread destruction of forests. Both of these are major contributors to climate change that California has tried — yet struggled — to address.

Newsom Declares Drought Emergency Across California

By Rachel Becker/CalMatters on October 20, 2021 at 9:44AM

770 New Laws Coming to California

By Emily Hoeven, CalMatters on October 12, 2021 at 2:27PM

Time to Start Looking for Otter Sculptures!

By Iridian Casarez on June 22, 2021 at 3:25PM

Happy hunting! 100+ Otter Sculptures on Display in Public Arts Initiative to Raise Awareness about California's River Otters

Klamath Spring Chinook Receive New State Protections

By Kimberly Wear on June 20, 2021 at 2:50PM

Historic Klamath Dam Removal Project Takes Another Step Forward

By Kimberly Wear on June 17, 2021 at 12:27PM

“Dam removal will restore salmonid fisheries, reestablish fish passage, improve water quality and bring new recreation and economic opportunities to the Basin," Haaland, the nation's first Native Interior Secretary, wrote. "Moreover, removal will advance the Biden-Harris administrations’ commitments to combat the climate crisis, increasing resilience to the impacts of climate change; protect public health; conserve our lands, waters, and biodiversity; deliver environmental justice; and fulfill the Federal Government’s trust and treaty responsibilities.”

Happy World Otter Day!

By Iridian Casarez on May 26, 2021 at 3:19PM

Sheriff's Office Fielding Rash of Illegal Target Shooting Reports on the Eel

By Kimberly Wear on May 26, 2021 at 2:08PM

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents that target shooting on the Eel River bar near Fernbridge is illegal under county code after fielding a rash of reports about shooting activity in the area with the potential to harm people and livestock. Back in July of 2018, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance banning target shooting on unincorporated land that does not meet certain safety standards, including a 20-foot berm behind the target.

Redwood Sky Walk Grand Opening Events Set

By Kimberly Wear on May 21, 2021 at 12:54PM