The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has documented the first returns of threatened coho salmon to the upper Klamath River Basin in more than 60 years, while Oregon agencies prepare for additional reintroduction efforts upstream. On Nov. 13, seven coho salmon entered CDFW’s new Fall Creek Fish Hatchery […]
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Innovative Strategies for Supporting Loved Ones with Chronic Health Conditions
Supporting a loved one with a chronic health condition demands more than just empathy; it calls for innovative thinking and a proactive approach. The journey involves finding unique ways to enhance their quality of life while also nurturing your own well-being. From career inspiration to emotional connections, there are numerous […]
New Report Ranks States on the Health of Women & Children
California ranks 14th among 50 U.S. states, but ranked No. 1 in areas such as Climate Policies, Minimal Tobacco Use among Children and Cigarette Smoking among Women. By Dr. Lisa Saul, UnitedHealthcare, National Director, Maternal Child Health United Health Foundation recently released its America’s Health Rankings 2024 Health of Women and Children […]
California Takes Aim at Rising Electric Bills with Sweeping Review
California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched an aggressive effort to tackle soaring electricity costs, signing an executive order that could reshape how utilities operate and charge customers across the state. The initiative, which comes as Californians grapple with electric bills that have outpaced inflation, directs state agencies to conduct a […]
Farm Country Fights Back Against Natural Asset Companies
A coalition of rural and conservative organizations is mounting opposition to the proposed creation of Natural Asset Companies (NACs), a new financial instrument that aims to monetize ecosystem services. Critics argue that NACs represent a dangerous form of financialization that could threaten agricultural land use and rural livelihoods. The following […]
LANE STREET DIAPER DERBY RETURNS FOR 2024
YREKA – Another crop of future fair exhibitors will be entered for their first fair event, the beloved Lane Street Children’s Center Diaper Derby, to be held on Sunday, August 11th, at 1:00 pm at the Siskiyou Credit Union Mall Stage. Every year, parents bring their tiny tots to compete […]
Pre Kindergarten Enrollment Doubles in California
New state enrollment data shows that the number of students in transitional kindergarten (TK) has doubled in size over the last two years, enrollment went from 75,465 in the 2021-22 school year to 151,491 in the 2023-24 year. Over the past years, California has invested unprecedented amounts in early education, from the rolling out of $500 million […]
California’s $3.3 Billion Investment in Mental Health: Breaking Down the Costs
Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent announcement of a $3.3 billion investment in mental health and homelessness services marks a significant step in California’s efforts to address these critical issues. This massive funding injection, stemming from Proposition 1, aims to expand the state’s behavioral health infrastructure. But what does this investment really […]
River Communities Comes Together to Clean Up Trinity River, One of the Nation’s Most Endangered
Organizers Say 2024 Trinity River Clean Up Most Successful Yet and Announce More Trinity EventsSave California Salmon Press Release Hoopa, California – Last Sunday marked the 2024 Trinity River Clean Up in Hoopa. The clean-up is an on-river and land effort to clean up, and share information about protecting, the […]
CALFIRE: Emergency Incidents
Current Emergency Incidents Ongoing emergency responses in California, including all 10+ acre wildfires.