PG&E Prepares for Winter Storms

PG&E activated an Emergency Operation Center on Sunday in response to the winter storms. Personnel and equipment have been implemented to safely and quickly respond to potential weather-related outages. PG&E has also been proactive in sending vegetation management crews out to keep trees away from... Read More.

UC Student Workers Move to Strike for Fair Labor Wages

In less than a week, thousands of UC student workers are expected to walk off the job and strike over unfair labor practices. UC workers organized under United Auto Workers, which includes teaching assistants, graduates, researchers, and more, voted to strike on November 14th... Read More.

CHP Recognizes Drowsy Driver Week

Shorter days make for drowsy Drivers, and the California Highway Patrol is partnering with Caltrans and The Office of Traffic Safety to remind you to get plenty of sleep this fall. The change in time can impact your driving as your sleep habits change, preventing... Read More.

CALFIRE and CARB Donate to Fund Univ. of NV, Reno Fire Mapping Tech

CALFIRE and the state's Air Resources Board have joined with the University of Nevada in Reno to model and map fire-vulnerable forests to help mitigate catastrophic wildfire risk. With advanced technology and large amounts of data and computer power, the university aims to research... Read More.

Candy Companies Look to Recycle Wrapper Waste

With Americans distributing 600 million pounds of candy this Halloween, Candy manufacturers are starting to think outside of the wrapper to recycle candy waste. The wrappers around candies are often too difficult to process through recycling due to multiple layers to prevent sticking and due... Read More.

CALFIRE Expands Demonstration Forests

CALFIRE expands its demonstration forests in Placer and San Bernadino counties to continue the efforts of forest restoration and research. PG&E, through its Land Conservation Commitment with the Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council, PG&E transferred over 1100 acres to CALFIRE in Placer and... Read More.