EnvironmentAll Roads Reopen As Crews Make Progress On Washington FireJune 30, 2015All highways through the burn area of the Washington Fire have reopened as favorable weather conditions have aided firefighters' construction of containment lines.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Could Allow Tax On Water Wasters In DroughtJune 30, 2015 | Amy QuintonA California Assembly committee will hear a bill Wednesday that would allow water districts to impose taxes on any business, industry or person who wastes water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers To Hold Hearing On Pot Farm Water UseJune 30, 2015(AP) - A state legislative committee will look at the impact of the drought and water use by illegal marijuana cultivators on North Coast fisheries at a hearing in Sacramento.
EnvironmentFirst Zero-Net Affordable Apartments Open In WoodlandJune 29, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe city of Woodland is opening its doors to the first zero-net energy, low-income apartments in the nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Blamed For Decline In Duck PopulationJune 29, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe drought can be blamed for a number of problems and the latest is a major decline in the duck population. A new survey shows lack of rain has led to poor habitats. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWashington Fire Update: Containment Grows To 45 PercentJune 28, 2015UPDATE: Higher humidity, lower temperatures and light rain combined to help firefighters make progress on the Washington Fire Sunday. Containment stood at 45 percent as of Sunday evening.
EnvironmentWeather A Concern For Crews Battling Washington FireJune 27, 2015UPDATE: Crews continue to strengthen the perimeter line around the Washington Fire as weather forecasters are calling for increased chances of dry lightning, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Containment was at 37 percent Saturday night.
EnvironmentFirefighters Continue To Make Progress On Washington FireJune 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceUPDATED: 6:45 p.m. - Containment has grown to 29 percent, and acreage burned to 17,622. Crews on the Washington Fire, three miles south of Markleeville, took advantage of light winds to increase containment.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Prompts More Water CutbacksJune 26, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water regulators are again ordering some water rights holders to stop diverting water from rivers because of the drought. The order includes some rights for the city of San Francisco.
EnvironmentDry Lightning: Cal Fire Increases StaffingJune 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceCAL FIRE increases staffing as the forecast of dry lightning and thunderstorms raises wildfire risk in northern California and western Nevada.
