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PG&E Abandons Eel River Licensure

Pacific Gas and Electric will let their Eel River Dam license expire. This will usher in the dam's removal, which will likely take years due to the decision's enormous environmental and economic impact.The Eel river and its tributaries form the third-largest watershed in the... Read More.

Beehive Theft on the Rise, How You Can Help

Beehive theft is on the rise, says the California state beekeepers association, due to a shortage of the flying pollinators. Each January, tree crop producers prep for the blooming season by placing beehives in their orchards awaiting pollination.Yet this movement welcomes an increase in... Read More.

Laws Going into Effect in the New Year

New year new laws to go into effect:The minimum wage will be increased to 15.50 this new year.A new pink tax law will prevent gender-based pricing on items based on who they are marketed towards.New manufactured fur clothing and accessories will be banned, though... Read More.

New California Laws Coming to the Roadways in 2023

With the new year comes new laws that go into effect on January 1st; here are some you can expect while on the road.In the new year, you will be required to change into another available lane when possible to pass a bicyclist, and... Read More.

CalFire Launch Grants to Combat Extreme Heat on Schoolyards

For the first time, CalFire is designating funding to improve the natural landscape for schoolyards. The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Urban and Community Forestry Program announced $117 million would be available for two Green Schoolyard grants next year. Now through January 13th,... Read More.

Caltrans Launches Mascot Naming Contest for Students

Principals and teachers, your students, can help name the new Caltrans cone mascot and win your school a laptop and up to 1,000 dollars in gift cards. Caltrans launched the campaign this winter break and will take suggestions for the cone mascot from children... Read More.

Shortest Day of the Year Happens Tomorrow

You’re about to make it through the darkest days of the year; Astronomical Winter is coming. The Winter Solstice happens tomorrow, December 21st, at precisely 1:48 pm. This is when the northern hemisphere will be tilted furthest from the Sun, and you will experience... Read More.

Holiday Travel Third Busiest in Two Decades, Says AAA Data

Data from AAA says this year's holidays are expected to be the third busiest in more than 20 years. Even with inflation putting pressure on your pockets and gas prices slowly declining from all-time highs, the travel agency says holiday travel through the end... Read More.

CDFW Funds Millions for Salmon Preservation Projects

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife funds millions for salmon restoration efforts to battle climate change. The department announced $100 million would support restoration and protection projects to bolster the fish’s resiliency to drought. Divvying up $20 million to Klamath River Watershed projects... Read More.
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