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California’s Early Prison Releases During COVID-19 Lead to Murders and High Recidivism Rates

Friday, May 16

Nearly one-third of California prisoners released early during the COVID-19 pandemic by California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended up back in prison, according to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation data reported by CalMatters.That includes 30 convicted felons who murdered someone AFTER they were released... Read More.

Folsom Lake Water Releases Increase After Record Early-April Storms

Monday, April 21

Federal officials have begun releasing water from Folsom Lake after recent storms caused it to rise to its highest early-April level in five years. Following late winter and spring snowstorms, the Sierra Nevada snowpack approached normal levels, significantly increasing inflows into Folsom.Last week, the... Read More.

Attorney General Bonta Releases Law Enforcement Bulletin on Proposition 36

Friday, December 13

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a new law enforcement bulletin outlining the statutory changes and additions made to current law under Proposition 36, also known as "The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act".Key Provisions of Proposition 36 Effective Date: Proposition 36... Read More.

CDFW Releases Anticipated Draft of “Black Bear Conservation Plan” for Managing Populations Across the State

Wednesday, April 24

The state is preparing to unveil an updated Black Bear Conservation Plan, and public commenting is open until June.The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released the initial draft, marking a significant update that has been overdue for over two decades.The comprehensive plan... Read More.

CDFW Releases Beavers Into the Wild for First Time in Nearly 75 Years

Thursday, December 14

Beaver Reintroduction Conducted in Cooperation with Local TribesThe California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has launched the initial phase of its beaver translocation activities, recently conducting the first beaver conservation release in nearly 75 years. Working with the Maidu Summit Consortium, CDFW released... Read More.

DWR Releases Initial Water Delivery Projections

Tuesday, December 5

The dry start to the water year has water resource advisors allotting only 10 percent of requested water deliveries.DWR Director Karla Nemeth says, while [the DWR] are hopeful that this El Niño pattern will generate wet weather, this early in the season, [the department]... Read More.

Reba McEntire releases ‘Not That Fancy’ box set complete with apron, notepad + more

Friday, August 25

Reba McEntire has released a new limited-edition Not That Fancy box set. The four-item collection includes a copy of Reba's upcoming book, Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots; its companion album, Not That Fancy; a Reba-branded apron; and a Reba-branded magnetic notepad. Grab yours now... Read More.

U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Attack National Rankings

Friday, June 30

The postal service says dogs must know how to stay in place as carriers make deliveries to your homes and businesses in your neighborhood.To emphasize the seriousness of this issue, USPS sponsors a Dog Bite Awareness Week every June. This year’s theme was “Even... Read More.

CDFW Says Historic Rains Benefit Salmon Releases

Thursday, March 16

The recent winter storms have been destructive, but they are also doing some good for at least the salmon population.In response to good habitat conditions caused by the historic rain and snowfall in the state, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will... Read More.