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Energy & Environment

07 Jun

Supervisor recalls how Trump, first responders and businesses blunted worst of the Creek Fire

published on June 7, 2021 - 1:47 PM

Direct intervention by then President Donald Trump was instrumental in bringing federal aid to the mountain community in the wake

02 Jun

Study: California fire killed 10% of world’s redwood trees

published on June 2, 2021 - 12:44 PM

(AP) — At least a tenth of the world’s mature giant sequoias were destroyed by a single California wildfire that

19 May

More than just lumber: Construction materials causing price spikes

published on May 19, 2021 - 1:36 PM

With so many businesses in different industries having to either temporarily close down, reduce operations, split shifts and/or shrink work

10 May

Governor declares drought emergency for Central Valley

published on May 10, 2021 - 2:32 PM

The Central Valley is officially in a drought emergency. Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday signed a emergency declaration adding 39 counties

07 May

Visalia recycler faces $1.7M in fines; may close

published on May 7, 2021 - 1:49 PM

Assemblyman Devon Mathis hosted a press conference Friday in support of a family-owned recycling company he says CalRecycle is attempting

26 Apr

Tiny homes provide huge relief to Creek Fire victims

published on April 26, 2021 - 2:53 PM

The 2020 Creek Fire, California’s largest single wildfire in state history, destroyed 853 structures, most of which were homes. According

26 Apr

Despite Covid challenges, researchers believe HLB cure is possible

published on - 12:56 PM

As the world dealt with a pandemic, the citrus industry was fighting its own disease. In the struggle against Huanglongbing

23 Apr

Federal, state money aims to mitigate drought harms

published on April 23, 2021 - 12:59 PM

As drought realities set in, money is flowing to water authorities to fix wells and watersheds. Fresno and Madera water

22 Apr

Governor declares drought for two Northern California counties

published on April 22, 2021 - 2:40 PM

After being called on to declare a statewide emergency for drastically low water levels, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday made

25 Mar

Three Valley manufacturers earn Energy Star certification

published on March 25, 2021 - 3:02 PM

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced 95 manufacturing plants nationwide earned Energy Star certification in 2020 for being