Four in a Row: California Drought Likely to Continue

By Rachel Becker/CalMatters on September 28, 2022 at 8:16AM

Through August, no other three-year period in California history has been this dry — even during the last historic drought from 2012 through 2016.  “Or did the last drought end?

Red Flag Warning: Increased Risk of Fire Starts

By Kimberly Wear on August 17, 2022 at 10:36AM

California Poised to Restrict Bee-killing Pesticides

By Rachel Becker/CalMatters on July 20, 2022 at 11:20AM

The regulation contains some exceptions to allow neonicotinoids for invasive pests like the Asian citrus psyllid, which spreads citrus greening disease. Though the California agriculture department does not anticipate any crop losses, its experts do expect an increase in costs because of the price of replacement pesticides.

Fourth California Condor Readied for Release (with Video)

By Kimberly Wear on July 11, 2022 at 12:33PM

On Tuesday, July 12, the Northern California Condor Restoration Program (NCCRP) will attempt to release a fourth California condor (prey-go-neesh) into Yurok ancestral territory and Redwood National Park, where the critically endangered birds have been absent for more than a century. The timing of the release is contingent upon a few factors.

Hot Opening to Summer

By Kimberly Wear on June 20, 2022 at 7:24PM

Climate Controversy: California’s Plan for Handling Crisis is Flawed, Advisors Say

By Nadia Lopez/CalMatters on June 6, 2022 at 11:28AM

As California races to prevent the irreversible effects of climate change, some experts are questioning key policies that the state is counting on to meet its ambitious goals and accusing state officials of failing to provide substantial details to back up its claims. The California Air Resources Board’s proposal, called a scoping plan, outlines policies that would transition the economy away from fossil fuels.

On This Day: 30th Anniversary of the Cape Mendocino Earthquake

By Kimberly Wear on April 25, 2022 at 12:21PM

Two Additional COVID Deaths Reported in Humboldt County

By Kimberly Wear on April 13, 2022 at 3:38PM

Report to California Legislature: Prepare for Devastating Effects of Climate Change

By Julie Cart and Rachel Becker/CalMatters on April 6, 2022 at 10:43AM

Two Quakes Hit Near Rio Dell

By Kimberly Wear on April 4, 2022 at 9:06AM

Two earthquakes hit near Rio Dell in quick succession this morning. The first, a magnitude-4.1, struck at 8:16 a.m. and was followed two minutes later by a magnitude-3.9, according to USGS, both about 5 miles west of Rio Dell.