Environment

State will help California cities prepare for heat

State will help California cities prepare for heat

Cities like Chico are under pressure to protect the unhoused
After canal failure, Butte Creek Canyon residents ask for accountability

After canal failure, Butte Creek Canyon residents ask for accountability

Canyon residents want long-term plan for salmon survival
PG&E canal failure under investigation

PG&E canal failure under investigation

Were state officials notified in a timely manner?
PG&E canal failure a threat to salmon, wildlife

PG&E canal failure a threat to salmon, wildlife

Harthorn: "This event is an underwater Camp Fire"
New groundwater fee approved for Chico property owners

New groundwater fee approved for Chico property owners

State today approves groundwater sustainability plans for region
Cities advised to prepare for extreme heat, climate crisis

Cities advised to prepare for extreme heat, climate crisis

With no plan in place, heat waves become another threat to Chico's homeless
Groundwater management tax faces protest election

Groundwater management tax faces protest election

Chico-area residents have only a few weeks if they wish to reject controversial fee
Facing climate grief during terrible week

Facing climate grief during terrible week

Life-affirming work is empowering
Governor slashes water quality protections; lawsuit threatened

Governor slashes water quality protections; lawsuit threatened

Fish advocates, conservationists say they're "enraged"
Valley's Edge opponents worry about environmental impacts

Valley’s Edge opponents worry about environmental impacts

Fight over foothill development has wracked Chico for decades
Bidwell Park struggles with increased use, dry conditions

Bidwell Park struggles with increased use, dry conditions

Californians flock to public parks to escape lockdowns, connect with nature
Adapting agriculture to new climate demands

Adapting agriculture to new climate demands

Global warming: "Humans made it, humans can unmake it"