EnvironmentCalifornia Reservoirs Take Hit From Record Dry JanuaryJanuary 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceRecord dry January expected in many Northern and Central California cities as drought drops reservoir levels. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIndependent Commission Calls For Big Changes In State Parks DepartmentJanuary 29, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s State Parks system must be overhauled and modernized, says a new report from the independent Parks Forward Commission. For example, Parks should partner with an outside non-profit organization to raise money and coordinate volunteers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSnowpack In California "Dismally Meager"January 29, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe California Department of Water Resources says the state’s snowpack is “dismally meager.” A lack of snow in the Sierra is keeping rivers low and drying up some reservoirs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Expands In California, Nevada With Dry JanuaryJanuary 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe dry January has expanded the severity of drought in California and Nevada.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Cash For Grass In RosevilleJanuary 28, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe City of Roseville is yanking grass and replacing it with drought-resistant landscaping to conserve water. Roseville also offers homeowners a 'Cash For Grass' rebate program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRare Sierra Nevada Red Fox Sighted In Yosemite National ParkJanuary 28, 2015 | Ed JoyceYosemite National Park officials said Wednesday that a rare red fox was seen by park biologists. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWildlife Agencies See Collapse of 2014 Winter Run SalmonJanuary 27, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia and federal wildlife agencies say the entire winter-run of naturally-spawning Chinook salmon may have collapsed in 2014. The agencies will begin releasing triple the number of hatchery-raised juveniles next week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCoyotes Wreak Havoc In California VineyardsJanuary 27, 2015 | Rich IbarraFour-legged varmints are setting up residency and causing serious damage to California vineyards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramentans Cut Water Use To Lowest Level Per Person In 100 YearsJanuary 27, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe City of Sacramento says water customers in 2014 "cut water use to the lowest level per person per day in 100 years."
State GovernmentCaltrans ‘Complete Streets’ Program About More Than CarsJanuary 23, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe California Department of Transportation has released an updated guide to statewide highway improvement projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
