Sep 30, 2018 | Climate Change
The exact cost estimates vary, but the US consistently ranks near the top. Source: The US would suffer some of the biggest costs of climate change | Ars...
Sep 30, 2018 | Climate Change
Emergency response is rarely discussed as a campaign issue, but once in office, a governor’s on-the-ground handling of unexpected catastrophe and its immediate aftermath can define his legacy, for good or bad. Source: Natural disaster is inevitable in California. And...
Sep 30, 2018 | State Gov News
Seniors and disabled people will be in line for improved in-home support services during natural disasters, including wildfires, under a bill signed this week by Gov. Jerry Brown. Source: Gov. Jerry Brown signs bill boosting in-home services during...
Sep 30, 2018 | Coastal News
Lifeguards and police are using aerial surveillance and jetskis on Sunday to continue their search for a large shark that attacked a 13-year-old boy in Encinitas on Saturday morning, leaving him with traumatic upper body injuries. Source: Search continues for shark...
Sep 29, 2018 | Coastal Commission News
According to a news release by Carrie Chase, Benicia’s water quality technician, 555 people came to the city’s shores and streets to pick up more than two metric tons of debris during the 34th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day. Source: City announces results of...
Sep 29, 2018 | Coastal Commission News
A nonprofit organization that sued former Del Norte County Supervisor Martha McClure and four of her former colleagues on the California Coastal Commission is asking for evidence the current and former attorneys general did not negotiate an agreement that lets the...
Sep 28, 2018 | Coastal Commission News
Newport Beach is looking forward to nearly $1.7 million in state grant money it needs to fund a water-wheel trash-collecting vessel at Upper Newport Bay. Source: Newport awaits $1.7-million state grant for trash-collecting water...
Sep 28, 2018 | Federal Government
President Donald Trump recently signed into law a bill which requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to conduct an independent review of the Oroville Dam facility. Source: Trump signs bill requiring independent inspection of Oroville Dam – Oroville...