Scott Strenfel is Chief Meterologist for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and delivered a statewide report this week, in an attempt to let people know about where his agency stands on their attempts to mitigate wildfire risk. Strenfel began his …

The California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) submitted a formal complaint on August 28 to the California Public Utilities Commission regarding customer service that is far below established standards at the state’s largest two utilities. The …

DETROIT -- Daryl Patterson, who pitched for the Detroit Tigers for four seasons and was a member of the 1968 World Series championship team, has passed away at the age of 81. The Tigers announced his death on Thursday. A California native, Patterson signed …

There’s been deep irony in Sacramento this summer, as some normally environmentally oriented state senators deep-sixed what could have been the year’s most important potential new environmental law. At issue was whether oil companies could be held liable …

Getty The commemorative batting circle that will be used honoring the 50th anniversary of the 1968 Detroit Tigers World Series before a MLB game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park on September 8, 2018. The Detroit Tigers announced the passing …

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif. Republicans in California are a minority, often measuring in the 30% range when votes are counted. Even so, they’re still under-represented in Congress, as some 80% of the state’s delegation is Democrat. That means they vote …

by Dave Mason   Republicans are calling for 35 inland counties to secede from California and create a new state. The GOP announced the plan Wednesday as their response to Democrats’ congressional redistricting efforts. “I want to take a step back from all …

Independent, local journalism needs your support to survive and thrive. Join the YubaNet community today. Truckee, Calif. (Aug. 28, 2025) – Truckee Fire Protection District is leveraging Measure T funds through partnership reimbursement agreements to …

Garnet Fire photo in eastern Fresno County by CalFire published on August 28, 2025 - 4:33 PM Written by Frank Lopez Fresno County has proclaimed a state of emergency due to the impacts of the Garnet Fire burning in the Sierra National Forest east of Pine …

Napa County has entered the heart of wildfire season with more fire safe councils then ever, trying to protect communities ranging from Mount Veeder to Calistoga to Pope Valley to the Berryessa Highlands. The Pickett Fire's emergence last week has …