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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.
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.
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.
Artificial Intelligence Is Bringing Nuclear Power Back From the Dead — Maybe Even in California
CalMatters: Artificial intelligence uses so much energy that its rapid spread could endanger California’s goal of eliminating all carbon emissions by 2045 — even as AI companies may be flooding the state treasury with tax revenue. The conundrum has legislators considering what was once unthinkable: Bringing back nuclear power as a driver of innovation and economic growth, sort of like it was the 1960s all over again.
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As North America’s leading provider of environmental solutions, WM’s operations across the U.S. and Canada are driven by a commitment to putting people first and achieving success with integrity.
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Stoel Rives, LLP
Shaping the Legal Landscape of Water Protection and Environmental Law
Stoel Rives LLP, an AmLaw200 firm, continues to make waves in Sacramento’s environmental law scene, particularly in water protection and environmental litigation. The firm has rapidly expanded its presence in California’s capital, adding seasoned attorneys to its roster to tackle the state’s complex water and environmental issues.
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California American Water
LEADING THE WAY TO CLEANER, SAFER WATER SERVICES FOR MORE CALIFORNIANS
California American Water welcomes Christy Baril as the newly promoted Director of Water Quality and Environmental Compliance. This CPUC-regulated water utility provides high-quality, reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 700,000 people statewide while adhering to strict water quality and environmental regulations.
What’s on the Horizon for California’s Public Lands?
With less funding in the current budget, the management of public lands is likely to change substantially, and this may have massive and unforeseen consequences for Californians.
Why California Keeps Putting Homes Where Fires Burn
CalMatters: To many ecologists, economists and other experts on California wildfire risk, the vow to rebuild is part of a familiar California cycle as predictable as the Santa Anas: We keep putting homes in the path of the flames.