Rethinking the System
SB 1383 brings opportunities to support friends, neighbors and businesses Every year, 11.2 billion pounds of food are wasted in California while millions of people…
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Food Bank Game Changer
SB 1383 aims to limit the amount of food and other organic matter that ends up in landfills—which is currently estimated to include about 30-40% of the food supply. In fact, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Californians throw away approximately 6 million tons of food waste annually.
Small Changes, Big Difference
Change can be hard. But when it comes to food waste, inaction is worse. Senate Bill 1383 addresses the connection between climate change and wasted food and comes with new rules for residents and businesses, tasking all of us with working together to build a better, cleaner California for ourselves and our future. And it’s going to take everyone doing their part.
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Ton of Cure
Reduce, reuse, recycle: Three short, simple steps have encouraged millions of people to take better care of our collective home. That first step—reduce—can make the biggest impact on the environment and our local community.
Change Starts at Home
The city of Elk Grove’s practical plans to reduce residential food waste The city of Elk Grove is entering the third year of implementing Senate…
Teaching Good Habits
Middle school educator makes cafeteria conservation cool Kathleen Albiani, home economics teacher at Toby Johnson Middle School in Elk Grove, has teens and tweens excited…
Plans in Place For a Secure Water Future
Amid projected growth, Roseville and Placer County maintain excellent water reliability for everyone When it comes to water, it pays to plan ahead. You never…
The Flow of History
Yuba Water Agency has been dedicated to reducing the county’s flood risks for more than 60 years by Matthew Craggs Since 1959, Yuba Water Agency…
Informed and prepared: How Yuba Water Agency educates residents about flood risk
Sitting at the intersection of the Yuba and Feather Rivers, Yuba County has been described by the US Army Corps of Engineers as being “most…
Quality of Life
Conservatorship supports those in need By Anne Stokes For 25 years, Rahim Opeyany has been a voice for those unable to speak for themselves. As…
A continual effort: how Yuba Water Agency reduces flood risk for Yuba County
Created in 1959, Yuba Water Agency was formed in response to a catastrophic flood in 1955 that displaced 40,000 residents of Yuba City and killed 38. This disaster, caused by a levee collapse on the Feather River, convinced local authorities of the need for an agency to improve flood control systems in Yuba County.
From Yuba Water Agency: What to do when the waters are rising
The chance of catastrophic flooding in Yuba County is much lower these days due to efforts by Yuba Water Agency, local levee districts and the state and federal governments to shore up levees at the Yuba, Bear and Feather rivers. But while the county enjoys a 200-year level of protection—in other words, a 1-in-200 chance of catastrophic flooding—floods are still possible.
What’s to Come for the Sacramento County Probation Department: Expanding supportive services to help client re-entry
The first “probation officer” was a bootmaker from Boston. In 1841, John Augustus volunteered to watch over a man in lieu of sending him to…
‘Normal’ water year is good news for Roseville: Winter rains and snow totals contribute to a healthy balance
So far in Northern California, 2024 has been in weather’s Goldilocks Zone—not too wet, not too dry, but just right.
Yuba Water Agency: Managing flood flows
Yuba Water Agency manages water resources in Yuba County. Two of their primary objectives are managing flood flows and water supply. Yuba Water Agency wants residents to know they work tirelessly to reduce the risk of floods.
The Right Path: Sacramento County Probation Department puts clients on the road to success
A fresh start in life. That is what probation affords individuals who are justice involved.
Yuba Water Agency: Working to reduce flood risk for Yuba residents and the environment
Established in 1959, Yuba Water Agency is dedicated to reducing flood risk, and safeguarding water supply for Yuba County. Despite significant runoff from a diminishing snowpack, the county demonstrated effective preparedness in managing last winter’s storms, leading to minimal impact on the region.
