Chico planned a burn that could have curbed the Park Fire. Here’s why it didn’t get done sacbee.com/news/californi…

A planned controlled burn just across the road from the Park fire ignition point could have given firefighters time to stop the blaze from getting out of control. Alas, it didn't happen, because we don't spend nearly enough money on wildfire prevention: sacbee.com/news/californi…

Gov Newsom has a yet-to-be-released plan to lower California electric bills. Here’s what's in it sacbee.com/news/politics-…

THREAD 1/ Today Businessweek published my investigation into how Yosemite, the birthplace of the national parks, has become more dangerous for people and wildlife alike on the watch of Aramark, the private contractor that runs most visitor services. Gift link: bloomberg.com/features/2024-…

Newsom also working on a plan to lower electricity bills for Edison, PG&E and SDG&E customers -- at least a bit, at least for a few years. Details from Ari Plachta: sacbee.com/news/politics-…

July was California's hottest month on record. Average global temperatures also saw its two hottest days ever last month. latimes.com/california/sto…

I did a line-by-line fact check of the entire climate portion of the Trump-Musk interview. There was a LOT to do heated.world/p/a-line-by-li…

Some good news about #ParkFire: w/much more favorable weather conditions this week, it appears that activity even on the stubborn NE flank has decreased greatly. While there are still hotspots, there's an increasing likelihood of minimal further growth.#CAwx #CAfire [1/3]

As temperatures climb, Arizona is perfecting one simple way to combat deadly heat -- cooling centers. Other cities are following suit. Read my latest Bloomberg Green (sharing with a gift link): bloomberg.com/news/features/…

Wheels are turning on Buffy Wicks journalism bill requiring platforms that host news to pay up — rerouted to Rules amid negotiations

California’s journalism funding bill appears to be turning into more of an “AI innovation” funding bill. And more of the funding for journalism in this draft proposal would come from taxpayers than tech companies.

After pushback, Gavin Newsom cuts much of his electric bill affordability plan. What’s next? sacbee.com/news/politics-…

"A pregnant climate reporter? Isn't that a contradiction?" For this week's #BoilingPoint, I wrote about my journey into motherhood at a moment of escalating crises. Thx Sammy Roth for letting me helm your newsletter & Jim Cooke for the striking art. latimes.com/environment/ne…

After months of stalling and weeks of negotiating, Gavin Newsom's last ditch proposal to cut California electric bills will put... $30 in the hands of each IOU customer sacbee.com/news/politics-…

Transit advocates with Sacramento Metro Advocates for Rail and Transit are hosting an event next Tues evening 9/10 on the future of transit and development in Elk Grove. I'll be moderating a panel. Reserve your spot here! eventbrite.com/e/envisioning-…