Some King Fire Evacuees Wait Out Fire Fight With Help From Red CrossSeptember 22, 2014 | Bob MoffittThere are still 2819 people who have been forced from their homes by the King Fire north of Pollock Pines. A handful are at a Red Cross Shelter. An Eldorado County program has helped some find temporary housing for others. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Property Taxes Could SkyrocketSeptember 22, 2014 | Katie OrrSome homeowners could see skyrocketing property tax bills this year, beyond the typical 2 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentKing Fire Monday Update: 87,592 Acres Burned, 18 Percent ContainedSeptember 22, 2014 | Marianne Russ | Bob MoffittThunderstorms and increased humidity helped to moderate the King Fire burning in El Dorado and Placer counties through the weekend. The fire has now charred 87,592 acres and is 18 percent contained. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lake Tahoe Crayfish Study Helps Combat Infestation At Oregon's Crater LakeSeptember 22, 2014Researchers from Reno area taking what they have learned from the crayfish infestation at Lake Tahoe and using it to try to stop a similar problem at the clearest lake in the world.
Drought Forecast To Intensify In Most of CaliforniaSeptember 22, 2014 | Ed JoyceA long-range U.S. government forecast shows the drought in California will stick around. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin Grape Growers Cutting Back On Water Through Deficit Irrigation TechniqueSeptember 22, 2014 | Rich IbarraThe drought has farmers cutting back on watering, but some San Joaquin County growers say less water can mean a better crop. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City of Sacramento Survey Finds Little Demand For Weekly Recycling ServiceSeptember 22, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento has no plans to return to a weekly recycling service after a new survey says there isn't much demand. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSmoke From King Fire Brings Air Pollution Advisories, Travel WarningsSeptember 22, 2014 | Ed JoyceSmoke from the King Fire has prompted air quality advisories in northern California and western Nevada.
EclecticThe Cave Women Are All About Harmonies And CollaborationSeptember 22, 2014 | Melody StoneCave Women weave together improvisational jazz with layered vocals to create what some are calling jazz-pop. They're debuting a new EP at Shine Cafe on Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentKing Fire Sunday Update: Containment Grows, 10 Homes DestroyedSeptember 21, 2014 | Ben AdlerUPDATED: The King Fire in El Dorado County is at 82,018 acres and is 17 percent contained.
