Commentary: The Good and Bad of the Storms; But the Long Range Is Not Looking Great
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor I was stunned to wake up on Sunday morning to see…
Private Industry and Essential Services: PG&E
By Jack Galloway…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Why the Climate Package Is the Most Immediate and Urgent Need
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor More than a decade ago, the Vanguard was among the first…
Governor Signs Historic Climate Action Package – $15 Billion to Tackle Climate Crisis and Protect Vulnerable Communities
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – With California facing a severe drought and water…
Yolo County Issues Warning Due to ‘Exceptional Drought Conditions’
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – While California is used to a cycle of…
Sunday Commentary: It’s Happening, It’s Bad – Is There Anything We Can Do at This Point?
By David M. Greenwald Does anyone seriously question whether climate change is happening at this point? Maybe…
Commentary: Extreme Weather, Fires, Climate Change
I recently had an interesting conversation with a long-time firefighter, and naturally the conversation turned to that…
Rain Doesn’t Always Follow the Plow
By Debra Chase The Sunday morning dawn brought in the smoke over the farm, choking and oily,…
Commentary: Water Uber Alles?
An article last week on Fox News called this is a “man-made disaster,” arguing “the Golden State’s…
Appellate Court Strikes Down Capistrano Tiered Rates; Governor Issues Angry Statement
On Monday, an appellate court struck down Capistrano’s Tiered-Rate System, a case that was being watched closely…
Much Finger Pointing, Few Concrete Answers in Water Crisis
There is a lot of finger-pointing. The Associated Press reported Friday that California cities are pushing back…
My View II: In Defense of Almonds or Re-Examining Agriculture in California
This past week, Almond farmers are fighting back, defending themselves from a statistic that was released: “It…
My View: California’s Water Policy Too Late, Fails to Note the 800-Pound Gorilla
While the big news was Governor Brown’s Wednesday announcement of the first mandatory water restrictions in state…
Report: Heat and Climate Change Help Fuel California’s Drought
Earlier this year, reports showed the several consecutive dry years combined with record supercharged California droughts. In…
City to Call For 30 Percent Water Conservation Measures
In the City Newsletter that was emailed to the public on Thursday, the city reports, “The Governor…
City: Water Well Levels Dropping; Conservation Measures
by Stacey Winton The City of Davis municipal well water levels have dropped 10 feet since 2008….
How to Help Your Trees Survive the Drought
Tree Davis has put out an infographic about how to help your trees survive the drought. They…
Analysis: It’s No Wonder Why People Are Confused…
I recall a discussion back in college about the “big lie,” which is an interesting propaganda tactic…
State Adopts $500 Penalty for Water Waste As UCD Study Warns Of Crippling Economic Hit
On Tuesday, the State Water Resources Control Board, in response to the ongoing severe drought took the…
Yamada Urges People to Sign Up For ACA; Sustainable Water Policy for Yolo
Yamada Encourages Constituents to Sign Up for Healthcare The open enrollment deadline to sign up for health…
