Billions of state and federal dollars are spent on Lake Tahoe. But is all this attention actually protecting this unique treasure? Pollutants pour in, while development continues. Funding has shifted in focus to tourism and traffic projects, while money spent directly on fixing the lake has declined.
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More than 2 million acres of local land in California designated as ‘high’ or ‘very high’ fire danger areas
In some areas, hazards have surged. Buildings in the highest hazard zones will be subject to the strictest fire-resiliency rules. New Bay Area maps are coming later this month, with new Central Coast maps due in March.
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Trump’s order won’t halt California’s offshore wind leases. But will it derail the industry?
President Donald Trump’s order has no immediate effect on offshore wind leases already authorized, including two large areas off California’s coast. But it sends a current of uncertainty through the fledgling renewable energy industry, which relies on federal and state support.
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A stunt or first step? Inside California’s last-minute effort to cut electric bills and streamline clean energy
Consumers would get a small credit on electric bills if the legislation passes. Solar companies say the energy measures might not be effective in streamlining projects.
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California battles onslaught of wildfires with help from mutual aid: ‘More resources than rest of U.S. combined’
With the monster Park fire blazing through Butte, Plumas, Shasta and Tehama counties and other intense blazes elsewhere in California, first responders must play an intricate chess game in maneuvering firefighters and equipment from around the United States.
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California has just approved a new blueprint for offshore wind. The massive projects will cost billions
Harnessing clean energy is a venture of unprecedented scope in California, bringing big changes to Humboldt and the Central Coast, and requiring 26 ports along the coast.
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California sides with big utilities, trimming incentives for community solar projects
Community projects can give renters and low-income homeowners a chance to go solar, but the California Public Utilities Commission’s action is unlikely to give them the option.
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California Democrats sideline Gavin Newsom’s plan to build big things, faster
Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a plan to speed construction of major public infrastructure and demanded quick votes from lawmakers. His Democratic allies put the proposals on ice.
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California’s residential solar rules overhauled
After a unanimous vote by the California Public Utilities Commission, homeowners get smaller payments from utilities, which solar companies say will slow construction of new rooftop solar projects. But new state incentives will be available.
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By the numbers: California’s mild 2022 wildfire season
Moderate weather and well-timed rainstorms in much of California combined to curb the acreage and structures burned.