The Gray Wolf Was Once Thought to Be Extinct in California. Instead, It has Made a Remarkable Comeback
Since OR-7, nicknamed Journey, made his fateful crossing, the California wolf population has grown to more than 70 since 2011. However, they remain listed under both the state and federal Endangered Species Act.
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Pinnacle Emergency Management
THE EXPERTS IN DISASTER RESTORATION
The Client
Spencer Building Maintenance, a full-service custodial and building maintenance firm, serves their customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They are humble, joyful professionals who clean where people work and improve every environment they touch.
Hydrologic Engineering Center in Davis to Keep Federal Government Lease
Longtime center had been sent a lease termination notice
Behind a nondescript door in downtown Davis exists a little-known but vitally important piece of infrastructure, the Hydrologic Engineering Center. A recent threat to this center’s existence appears to have passed.
Women in Leadership 2025: Elizabeth Ewens
Our annual salute to the women who lead the Capital Region
Since joining Stoel Rives five years ago, Ewens has represented both public agencies and private clients, such as vintners and ranchers, navigating the legal maze of water access. Her work frequently involves mediating between competing interests: agriculture, municipalities, environmental concerns and historical water rights holders.
Scientists Attest to Value of UC Davis Smelt Lab
Federal funding has been imperiled for facility near Byron
The San Francisco Chronicle reported on Feb. 6 that the federal government was looking to not renew funding for the UC Davis Fish Conservation and Culture Laboratory after its current round expires on Friday. While sources close to UC Davis are confident of a new contract being signed with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, that hadn’t happened as of press time, and some are worried about what comes next.
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SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND OF MIWOK INDIANS
Malissa Tayaba, vice chairperson of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, is leading a charge to protect tribal water rights and preserve cultural connections to California’s waterways.
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PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY
BRINGING CHOICE INTO THE ENERGY MARKET
Seven years ago, a desire for competition in the local electricity market sparked a neighborly revolution in the foothills region: the creation of Pioneer Community Energy, a customer-owned, not-for-profit electricity provider that serves the unincorporated areas of Placer and El Dorado counties and the incorporated areas of Auburn, Colfax, Grass
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ROSEVILLE ELECTRIC
LEADERSHIP WITH THE HEART OF A PUBLIC SERVANT
Roseville Electric Utility is committed to investing in their workforce, promoting an environment where employees are valued and thrive. They believe their employees’ success is inseparable from their operational excellence. Joanna Cucchi, acting Assistant Utility Director over Finance and Customer Care, is one such success story.
Stockton Is Behind in Flood Control
While Sacramento, another high-risk city, has invested billions into flood protection, Stockton has not
Stockton’s levees haven’t received a major overhaul since the 1990s, while Sacramento’s have received widespread upgrades in the last 20 years. “We think they’re in danger,” says Jane Dolan, chair of the Central Valley Flood Protection Board. “They’re behind on flood protection.”
Is Sacramento Ready for the Big One?
Levees and dams are being repaired and expanded to prepare for a future flood
Climate change is increasing the strength of Sacramento’s winter storms. Higher temperatures allow atmospheric rivers to carry more water, research shows. Climate change is also jacking up other flood risks, such as sea rise and snowmelt. All this is raising the chances of catastrophic flooding in Sacramento.