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Improving predictions of plant species survival with the California poppy
The incandescent orange flowers of the California poppy light up meadows across the Golden State. The fact that this one species is found from hot, dry San Diego all the way to the cool, rainy Klamath Mountains points to a special power: the capacity to adapt to a phenomenally broad range of conditions.
California Has 6M Urban Trees. What Happens When They Die?
To stop California’s 6 million urban trees from knocking out power lines, crashing through houses, or lying across streets when they die, humans have to intervene. A handful of arborists and Conservation Corps of Long Beach members gathered recently at a scrappy plot of land in the corner of a city park to do just that.
SolarMax Technology to Develop California Commercial Solar Project
SolarMax Technology has signed a non-binding term sheet for a new commercial solar project: a mall in the San Jose, Calif. area. The proposed project is to include the development and management of a 4.17 MW PV power plant and a 2 MW energy storage system. As part of the project, the company will also oversee the replacement of the mall’s roof to support the new infrastructure.
Construction of New HomeGoods in Birdcage Has Begun
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - Construction of a new HomeGoods retail store in the Marketplace at Birdcage shopping center in Citrus Heights has begun. The new 25,020 square-foot HomeGoods store in Citrus Heights fills a space labeled “6130A” which was previously occupied by Stein Mart, a discount department store which closed in early 2020, according to published leasing materials by the real estate broker, The Gerrity Company.
Westlands Water District awarded $1m by Department of Water Resources
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) awarded Westlands Water District (District), a $1,000,000 grant as part of DWR’s Flood Diversion Recharge (FDRE) Initiative. This grant will assist the State’s efforts to reduce flooding by increasing flood flow diversion volumes to recharge areas and expand local capacity to divert future flood waters. These efforts in […] The post Westlands Water District awarded $1m by Department of Water Resources appeared first on Valley Voice.
Report: California factory farms perilously close to your produce
Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration. California is known throughout the country for its fruit and vegetable bounty. The golden state produces more than 40 percent of the vegetables we eat and 75 percent of its fruits and nuts. But the state has also struggled with deadly outbreaks of the E. coli pathogen on many of its produce farms — romaine lettuce and walnuts are two recent examples. When outbreaks happen, investigators work round the clock to trace the outbreak, sometimes leading back to contaminated water used to irrigate crops.
Bank of America will close permanently at Park West Place in October
Bank of America will close its Stockton location at Park West Place this October. The company told The Stockton Record via email on Wednesday that they decided not renew their lease at Trinity Parkway when it expires. The Financial Center & Drive-Thru ATM, located at 10834 Trinity Parkway, will permanently close on Oct....
California Coastal Commission Hears Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance Update Public Review Draft with SB272 Consistency; Review and Certification of Local LCP Policies by 2034
VIDEO. From the California Coastal Commission meeting on Friday, August 9th, 2024 held at the King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, as a hybrid meeting. Informational briefing on draft updates to the Commission’s Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance, which is available for public review and comment. The draft updates reflect: 1) evolving best available science; 2) integration of environmental justice principles and planning considerations; and 3) guidelines regarding updating Local Coastal Programs consistent with SB 272. This presentation will focus on updates related to science and SB 272 guidelines. A second informational briefing at a future Commission meeting will focus on the environmental justice updates. Discussion item only.
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