State GovernmentBrown Opposes Existing Water Bond, Wants $6 Billion ReplacementJune 24, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown is telling legislative leaders that he opposes the existing $11 billion water bond currently slated for the November ballot and wants a $6 billion bond measure instead. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentA Closer Look At The Proposed $10.5 Billion Water BondJune 23, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe $10.5 billion proposed water bond California lawmakers debated Monday would have funded a variety of projects, including water storage. But the dispute over how the bond money would be spent and who makes the decisions led to its failure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSenate Rejects Alternate Water Bond; Brown To Weigh In?June 23, 2014 | Ben AdlerA test vote on an alternate California water bond failed Monday in the state Senate as talks enter a crucial phase. One lawmaker suggested Gov. Jerry Brown will put his own "guiding principles" forward in the coming days. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment$10 Billion Water Bond Measure Moving Through California LegislatureJune 20, 2014 | Max PringleA $10 billion water bond could be headed to California’s November ballot if a bill in the state legislature wins approval. The measure would be a substitute for the $11 billion bond initiative currently on the ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Seek Ways To Address Oil Train RisksJune 19, 2014 | Amy QuintonFears that California could experience fiery train accidents as oil imports by rail increase have lawmakers seeking more information. Attorneys told lawmakers that the state's role is limited. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezInsight: California Blackbird StudyJune 19, 2014A UC Davis researcher explains the dramatic drop in the tri-colored blackbird population. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAmerican River Water Flows Increased To Fight SalinityJune 18, 2014 | Ed JoyceWater flows into the American River have been increased despite the drought.
EnvironmentTahoe Roadway Projects Aim To Improve Lake Water ClarityJune 18, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe California side of Lake Tahoe is in the middle of an intense road construction period that costs a total of $500 million. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Agencies Increasing Conservation EffortsJune 17, 2014 | Katie OrrThe results are in and water usage in California is ticking down, though it’s a slow process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBill That Would Regulate Oil By Rail Shipments Moves ForwardJune 16, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe new California budget that passed this week would expand the state’s oil spill prevention and response program. Lawmakers are still pushing legislation to strengthen the safety of importing oil by rail. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
