CDFA Soil Biodiversity Report: A Path to Protecting Our Living Soils An estimated 30% of all species worldwide have been threatened or driven extinct since the start
Local state environmental scientists protest lack of labor contract California’s environmental scientists have been negotiating for a new contract since January 2020. On Wednesday, July 26, eight
Surfboard-biting sea otter in Santa Cruz avoids capture. Biologist explains behavior, next plan Despite the best efforts of CAPS member Colleen Young – a California Department of
Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project tries to balance endangered fish, PCH traffic and more Below an underused underpass that crosses beneath the Pacific Coast Highway snakes a quiet
Shock, excitement as second wolverine in 101 years seen in California A CAPS member who is an environmental scientist for the State of California, says a recent
Working in the Fields and Streams to Protect the Environment While Answering the Transportation Needs of the Community Caltrans has brought in an army of environmental scientists
Microplastics Are Polluting the Ocean at a Shocking Rate – Wired CAPS member Dr. Scott Coffin, a Research Scientist III (Chemical Sciences) for the Water Resources Control
Cancer-causing chemical found in soil at 4 sites in SLO. What’s being done about it? – The Tribune Four sites in San Luis Obispo have potentially dangerous
Scientists Promote a Shift in How American and Canadian Organizations Manage Hazardous Chemicals – Lab Manager California State Scientist Simona A. Bǎlan is the first author of
Press Release The California Association of Professional Scientists’ (CAPS) work to gain competitive pay for its members was fortified by the Sacramento County Democratic Party Central Committee
The Sacramento Bee (tiered subscription) California state employee unions representing scientists and attorneys are making the biggest demands for raises in contract negotiations this year. The attorneys
The California Association of Professional Scientists has planned the Stand UP for Scientists Rally to urge that the Newsom Administration bargain competitive wages for state scientists whose
CalMatters/Desert Sun State scientists, who make on average 27% less than state engineers, are trying to negotiate a better deal. “I’m freaking terrified that all of these
Modesto Bee (tiered subscription) – Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked for $88.6 million to build a livestock health lab in Turlock much better than the one already
Los Angeles Times – As the second major heat wave in weeks bears down on Southern California, experts and authorities are warning the public to take seriously
Valley fever cases spike statewide Valley fever, which is triggered by a fungus found in dirt and dust, is on the rise. According to the California Department of
US EPA names 2024 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards recipients The federal government recently recognized green advances in areas such as more environmentally friendly fertilizers and sustainable biologics
Bears have learned to open doors in Sierra Madre, ‘like Jurassic Park.’ One made himself at home, literally The behavior is a result of humans moving deeper
Concern grows as bird flu outbreaks continue to rise among California dairy herds Reports of H5N1 bird flu outbreaks at California dairy herds are continuing to rise
California’s wild wolf population is growing Five of California’s seven known gray wolf packs have had pups this year, according to a new report from the California
Three more California dairy herds infected with H5N1 bird flu California officials have identified three new outbreaks of H5N1 bird flu in Central Valley dairy herds, bringing
California’s wild wolf population is growing Five of California’s seven known gray wolf packs have had pups this year, according to a new report from the California
EPA proposes Superfund designation for Exide site in Vernon The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed adding a former lead-processing and battery recycling site in Vernon
Avian flu confirmed at 3 Central Valley dairies. They’re state’s first cases, officials say The California Department of Food and Agriculture has confirmed that three dairies in
California Health Officials Investigating Outbreak Among Music Festival Attendees The California Department of Public Health is investigating five cases of Valley fever that occurred among people who