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Frank Gehrke of California's Department of Water Resources checks the snowpack depth with Courtney Obergfell and Michelle Mead of the National Weather Service.

California Appears Headed Back To Drought

Less than a year ago, California declared an end to a five-year drought, but a lack of winter precipitation is bringing new worries.

Gov. Gavin Newsom tours the North Complex Fire zone in Butte County on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, outside of Oroville, Calif.

Environment Experts To Newsom: Now’s Your Moment

While Gov. Gavin Newsom has grabbed attention for his clean car policy — so far, he’s not earned a broader reputation as an environmental champion.

Small cannabis clones are seen in a display case at SDRC, a San Diego-based dispensary, Nov. 1, 2019.

Supervisors OK Cannabis Review Policy, Changes For Existing Facilities

County supervisors Wednesday approved by a 4-1 vote an environmental review process for commercial cannabis operations in unincorporated areas, allowing for future expansion.

A woman works among drought-tolerant plants in her front yard in San Diego, July 9, 2014.

SD County Supervisors OK Sustainability, Native Plant Policies

San Diego County supervisors Wednesday unanimously approved policies focused on environmental sustainability, and offered residents and businesses new tools to expand the natural habitat.

Stumps from recently logged trees in the footprint of the deadly Camp Fire. Some 40,000 trees have now been removed around Paradise.

In Fire Scorched California, Town Aims To Buy The Highest At-Risk Properties

Decimated by the deadly Camp Fire in 2018, Paradise, Calif., is now moving to acquire some high-risk properties and turn them into managed park land to buffer against future wildfires.

The Camp Fire destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in Paradise, Calif.

In Fire Scorched California, Town Aims To Buy The Highest At-Risk Properties

Decimated by the deadly Camp Fire in 2018, Paradise, Calif., is now moving to acquire some high-risk properties and turn them into managed park land to buffer against future wildfires.

The Effect 20 Years Of War Had On Women In Rural Afghanistan

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Anand Gopal about his latest piece, The Other Afghan Women, about the impact war had on women in the country.

California is preparing for windy, dry weather which is expected to cause critical fire conditions this weekend. Twenty-five major fires are burning throughout the state, including the Bobcat fire in Southern California, pictured on Sept. 21.

In California, Windy, Dry Weather Expected To Bring 'Critical' Fire Conditions

The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings throughout parts of the state. Cal Fire says winds and low humidity are expected to exacerbate fire conditions and drive up temperatures.

Fog and mist shroud the Sierra Nevada, near Echo Summit, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017.

Late-Winter Storms Ease California's Dive Back Into Drought

Storms hitting at the end of California's rainy season have eased the state's plunge back into drought.

KPBS Drought Tracker Finds Drier Than Normal Conditions

San Diego has quietly slipped back into a moderate drought condition and this week’s rain isn’t significant enough to end that.

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