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
Hank the Tank, a 400-Pound Bear Behind Lake Tahoe Break-Ins, Is Captured A female bear — and one of three known as Hank — was captured with
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
California water officials to dye Stockton waterfront to study dangerous algae The California Department of Water Resources aims to find the cause of harmful algae blooms by
All Exotic Fruit Fly Invasions Now Snuffed Out in California The California Department of Food and Agriculture, working in coordination with the USDA, the Riverside County Agricultural
Second chance: Abandoned mountain lion cub rescued An orphaned or abandoned mountain lion cub found in Camino Aug. 1 has been relocated to the Oakland Zoo for
State agency coming to remove toxic mess left by Borel Fire It was the largest wildland fire in Kern County history. And on Monday, the huge job
Mountain lion attack prompts wildlife warning in Los Angeles neighborhood A mountain lion attacked and killed a pit bull over the weekend, prompting local officials to issue
Mpox risk in California remains low as WHO declares global monkeypox health emergency Although the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency due to multiple outbreaks
Oriental fruit fly quarantines lifted in California The California Department of Food and Agriculture, after record Oriental fruit fly activity last year, has ended a quarantine in
Toxic nail polish chemical faces tougher rules in California A common nail polish ingredient faces stricter regulations in California because exposure to it can be unhealthy. The
14 people got Valley fever after a California music festival, highlighting the fungus’ growing threat Fourteen people who traveled to attend or work at the Lightning in
California is dumping millions of fruit flies on Los Angeles residents If you live in Los Angeles and look up, there’s a chance you might see them: