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On this flooded island of homeless people, climate change has never been more real

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The raft to Bannon Island does not inspire confidence. But Dyrone Woods climbed aboard the piece of crumbling Styrofoam secured to the remains of a wood pallet anyway.

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300,000 lose power around Sacramento area as strong storm, winds wreak havoc

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — More than 300,000 customers lost power in Northern California as the latest powerful winter storm pushed through, elevating flooding danger and bringing intense winds that downed trees.

Los Angeles Times

375,000 lose power around Sacramento area as strong storm, winds wreak havoc

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — More than 375,000 customers lost power in Northern California as the latest powerful winter storm pushed through the region, elevating the danger for flooding and bringing intense winds that downed trees.

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With new storms set to batter California, Newsom seeks urgent federal help

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking the Biden administration to declare a federal emergency before storms that are expected to batter an already beleaguered state this week.

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Lakers keep pushing pace without Anthony Davis, outrun Kings for fifth win in a row

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s been a little bit of necessity driving invention, but the Los Angeles Lakers seem to have found a way to manage life without Anthony Davis.

Los Angeles Times

Drought busters? Why Northern California storms could mean temporary relief in 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The hazardous weather bearing down on Northern California has flooded overwhelmed rivers and creeks, toppled trees and knocked out power to a storm-weary region.

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Overtime law was supposed to help these California workers. Many make less money now

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As a 2016 California law requiring agricultural employers to pay overtime continues to roll out in 2023, farmworkers and employers say the policy is costing them money.

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California gets a break from the rain, but more storms are coming

SAN FRANCISCO — At least two more serious storms are headed toward California over the next few days, bringing more heavy rains and flash floods as communities tally the destruction from this week’s punishing atmospheric river.

Los Angeles Times

Newsom begins second term on Jan. 6 anniversary, contrasting California with insurrection

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrated the start of his second term Friday on the second anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol, choosing the moment to contrast California’s progressive and inclusive values with the “ugliness that overflowed on January 6.”

Los Angeles Times

In response to insurrection, Gavin Newsom will march to state Capitol Jan. 6 for inauguration

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom, who assailed conservative Republican leaders and their policies while celebrating California’s progressive values during his first four years in office, is launching his second term in similar fashion.

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Flood threat high in Northern California after storm kills toddler, forces evacuations

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A powerful winter storm that blasted Northern California with strong winds and heavy rain, knocking out power, toppling trees, including one that killed a toddler, and flooding homes and businesses along the coast in Santa Cruz, continued its march through the region Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

Flood threat high in Northern California after storm kills toddler, forces evacuations

Los Angeles Times

Flood threat high in Northern California after storm kills toddler, forces evacuations

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A powerful winter storm that blasted Northern California with strong winds and heavy rain, knocking out power, toppling trees, including one that killed a toddler, and leading to flooding concerns that triggered evacuations will continue its march through the region Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

Report says California plan to reach ambitious emissions reduction goals lacks ‘clear strategy’

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Legislative Analyst’s Office on Wednesday criticized a recently adopted state plan outlining how California will meet ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, saying it lacked “a clear strategy” and “specificity.”

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For first time, California civil rights officials file lawsuit alleging Section 8 discrimination

LOS ANGELES — California civil rights officials have sued two Sacramento landlords, alleging they illegally harassed and evicted a tenant because she paid through a Section 8 voucher.

Los Angeles Times

Another major storm expected to hit waterlogged Northern California and the Southland, raising fears

After a powerful New Year's Eve storm slammed the state, forecasters are warning Californians to prepare for another "brutal" weather system that could bring widespread flooding starting midweek.

Tribune News Service

Sacramento region braces for next big storm as flood evacuations continue

Still recovering from a powerful atmospheric river system that caused widespread flooding and power outages and led to at least two deaths, Northern California is again bracing for another severe storm.

Los Angeles Times

Storm pummels Northern California, breaching levees and leaving thousands without power

LOS ANGELES — After a powerful New Year’s Eve storm triggered landslides, blackouts and road closures across California, residents were left to deal with the aftermath Sunday as forecasters warned of even more rain in the coming days.

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Storm pummels Northern California, breaching levees and leaving tens of thousands without power

LOS ANGELES — Record rains on New Year’s Eve breached three levees along the Cosumnes River near Sacramento and left tens of thousands of Californians without power Sunday.

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2nd levee fails after breach in south Sacramento County prompts higher-ground advisory

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Residents in an area of Wilton in southeastern Sacramento County were told to seek higher ground Saturday night after a levee failed on a portion of the Cosumnes River. It was the first of two levees in southern Sacramento County to breach from heavy rains.

The Guardian - US

Northern California flooded after powerful storm brings drenching rain

Sacramento area residents were warned of ‘imminent levee failure’ as snow in the Sierra Nevada made driving hazardous

Tribune News Service

Failure of levee 'imminent' as Sacramento County urges residents in southeast to seek higher ground

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Residents in an area of Wilton in southeastern Sacramento County have been told to seek higher ground ahead of what county emergency officials said Saturday night was an “imminent levee failure” on a portion of the Cosumnes River.

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Disease nearly wiped out sea stars on California’s Central Coast. Is the population recovering?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Crouching low among rocky tidepools nearly completely covered with sharp-shelled mussels, California State Parks interpretive manager Robyn Chase gave out a sharp cry.

WEKU

A powerful storm in California is causing flooding, road closures and power outages

The so-called atmospheric river storm was pulling in a long and wide plume of moisture from the Pacific Ocean. Flooding and rock slides closed portions of roads across Northern California.

The Independent UK

'Atmospheric river' dumps heavy rain, snow across California

A powerful storm is ushering in the new year in California, with much of the state witnessing heavy rainfall or snow

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