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
California appellate judge confirms state agency’s limits on perchlorate – Courthouse News Service An appeals court in Sacramento on Thursday upheld a California environmental agency’s standards for
Deaths of four otters have California scientists worried. Here’s why – San Francisco Chronicle (tiered subscription) Four sea otters found dead along the California coastline were killed
Rare Jurassic-Era Insect Discovered at Arkansas Walmart – Smithsonian Michael Skvarla was on his way to do a little shopping when an interesting-looking insect perched outside the
No California salmon: Fishery to be shut down this year – CalMatters In response to crashing Chinook populations, a council of West Coast fishery managers plans to
A snake named San Francisco: Endangered Bay Area serpent is a survivor – San Francisco Chronicle The San Francisco garter snake is both a stunner and a
Searching New Terrain for an Endangered Alpine Fox – Wildlife Society Researchers are on their way to learning more about an endangered bushy subspecies of red fox
Feds will let California lead on electric trucks, despite industry protest – Washington Post The Biden administration will approve new California rules to cut tailpipe pollution and
CDPH Announces Sunset Dates For Many COVID-19 Requirements – JD Supra The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced sweeping changes to its COVID-19 guidance related to
California salmon fishing may face restrictions after decline in fall-run chinook – Stockton Record Recreational and commercial fishing for salmon will likely close or be severely restricted
$22.5M awarded to salmon and habitat projects across California – KRCR TV The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has awarded $22.5 million to 19 projects that