Drought Prompts Early Release Of Trout In RenoFebruary 20, 2014 | State Of Drought(AP) -- Nevada wildlife officials say severe drought conditions prompted them to move up seasonal trout stocking of the Truckee River and other western Nevada waterways to the earliest time in 20 years.
Poll: Californians In Favor Of Warning Labels For Sodas, Sugary DrinksFebruary 20, 2014 | Marianne RussA new survey finds California voters support putting warning labels on sodas and sugary drinks that would alert them their daily consumption contributes to diabetes, obesity and tooth decay.
$680 Million Proposed for Drought ReliefFebruary 19, 2014 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown wants to spend big to bring some relief to drought ridden California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Teachers and School Districts Agree More Pension Funding NeededFebruary 19, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe California State Teachers' Retirement System says it faces at least $71 billion in unfunded pension obligations.
What's The Plan To Improve Access to Unemployment Insurance?February 19, 2014 | Bob MoffittLong waits and a busy signal are currently commonplace when trying to contact the California Employment Development Department. But officials say things will change once it starts spending money on more staff and new technology. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Officials: 10 Communities At Risk Of Running Out Of Water In 60 DaysFebruary 19, 2014 | Amy QuintonTen communities in California are at risk of running out of water in the next 60 days, the California Department of Public Health says the list is likely to grow as the drought continues. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CalPERS Board Approves Increased Contribution, CalSTERS Concerns RemainFebruary 19, 2014The board of CalPERS voted to ask for more money, starting in the new fiscal year, and phasing up. There's also concern over the future solvency of CalSTERS, the pension fund for teachers, facing an unfunded liability of $71 billion.
SCUSD Exploring Ideas For Shuttered Schools February 19, 2014 | Marianne RussThe Sacramento City Unified School district is getting closer to figuring out what to do with seven schools it closed recently due to declining enrollment.
Backers Of Initiative To Split California May Begin Gathering SignaturesFebruary 19, 2014There's a move to split California into six states.
Farmers, Ranchers Offered Drought ResourcesFebruary 19, 2014 | Steve MilneCalifornia farmers, ranchers and the people who work for them are gathering at workshops throughout the state to learn about resources for getting through the drought. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
