The social upheaval and death caused by the new coronavirus has awoken many to what some infectious-disease experts have been warning about for more than a decade: Outbreaks of dangerous new diseases with the potential to become pandemics have been on the rise — from HIV to swine flu to SARS to Ebola. Many experts […]
What does a Central Valley almond farmer have in common with a San Diego homeowner? The answer is simple: Water. More specifically, the amount of water they need to sustain their respective lifestyles — which is a lot.
Today, responding to a global pandemic is every governor’s top priority. When we emerge from this crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom will face a challenge to ensure California’s future economic and environmental health. In this context, his water policies will represent critical decisions. Along with public health, jobs, energy, transportation, education, housing and fire protection, water […]
Californians won’t have their water turned off due to unpaid bills during the coronavirus crisis, and those who already had it turned off will have their service restored, under action taken Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The governor’s directive comes in response to calls from environmental justice organizations for assistance to low-income residents facing mounting […]
It happened this fast: Shoppers frightened by the novel coronavirus ransacked grocery stores. Store managers shifted staff to restock shelves. The floral booth went empty. California’s cut-flower industry imploded. Sure, there are lots of nuances to this tale of tumbling economic dominoes. But at its core is the simple fact that few will buy a […]
A winter-like storm system will continue to bring rain, snow and cooler air to California into midweek. While the month of February featured nearly bone-dry conditions across the Golden State, a series of late-season storm events are helping to minimize concerns for the dry season ahead.
HIV, Ebola, SARS and Now COVID-19: Why Some Scientists Fear Deadly Outbreaks Are on the Rise
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Joshua Emerson SmithThe social upheaval and death caused by the new coronavirus has awoken many to what some infectious-disease experts have been warning about for more than a decade: Outbreaks of dangerous new diseases with the potential to become pandemics have been on the rise — from HIV to swine flu to SARS to Ebola. Many experts […]
Following California’s Water as Another Dry Spell Looms
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Capitol Weeklyby Ryan KaikaWhat does a Central Valley almond farmer have in common with a San Diego homeowner? The answer is simple: Water. More specifically, the amount of water they need to sustain their respective lifestyles — which is a lot.
Opinion: What Gov. Gavin Newsom Needs to Do to Protect State’s Water Future
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby George MillerToday, responding to a global pandemic is every governor’s top priority. When we emerge from this crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom will face a challenge to ensure California’s future economic and environmental health. In this context, his water policies will represent critical decisions. Along with public health, jobs, energy, transportation, education, housing and fire protection, water […]
Californians Won’t Have Their Water Service Turned Off for Unpaid Bills During Coronavirus Crisis, Newsom says
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby John MyersCalifornians won’t have their water turned off due to unpaid bills during the coronavirus crisis, and those who already had it turned off will have their service restored, under action taken Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The governor’s directive comes in response to calls from environmental justice organizations for assistance to low-income residents facing mounting […]
Coronavirus Hit California’s Cut-Flower Industry at the Worst Time
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Geoffrey MohanIt happened this fast: Shoppers frightened by the novel coronavirus ransacked grocery stores. Store managers shifted staff to restock shelves. The floral booth went empty. California’s cut-flower industry imploded. Sure, there are lots of nuances to this tale of tumbling economic dominoes. But at its core is the simple fact that few will buy a […]
Potent Storm Bringing Heavy Mountain Snow, Flood Risk to California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AccuWeatherby Brandon BuckinghamA winter-like storm system will continue to bring rain, snow and cooler air to California into midweek. While the month of February featured nearly bone-dry conditions across the Golden State, a series of late-season storm events are helping to minimize concerns for the dry season ahead.