EnvironmentShoppers Respond To California's Plastic Bag BanSeptember 30, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s new plastic bag ban is going to mean a change in behavior for some shoppers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Burns Through Firefighting BudgetSeptember 29, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia is tapping into reserves to pay for the cost of fighting wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment9/28 King Fire Sunday Update: Wet Weather Continues To Help FirefightersSeptember 28, 2014Update: 2 P.M. - Fire officials say containment has reached 87 percent, thanks to an assist from cooler, wet weather. Acreage burned stands at 97,099, with 80 structures lost in the arson-caused blaze, which started Sept. 13.
Environment9/27 King Fire Saturday Update: Cool, Damp Air Aids Firefighters; Containment Grows SubstantiallySeptember 27, 2014Updated: 11:15 P.M. Saturday - Higher humidity, cooler temperatures and light rain helped firefighters make progress on the King Fire Friday. The fire has been burning almost two weeks, and now stands at 97,099 acres, with 84 percent containment
State GovernmentBrown Signs Variety Of BillsSeptember 26, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers, interest groups and journalists are eagerly waiting to see which bills Governor Jerry Brown will sign as he attends to the hundreds that still sit on his desk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment9/26 King Fire Friday Update: Containment Grows As Weather ChangesSeptember 26, 2014UPDATED: 11:15 A.M. - Light Thursday rains helped firefighters gain ground on the King Fire, as containment grows to 68 percent and the burn area grew slightly, to 96,004 acres.
Environment9/25 King Fire Thursday Update: Flash Flood Warning Cancelled; Fewer Structures ThreatenedSeptember 25, 2014UPDATED: 5:05 P.M. - Flash Flood Warning cancelled. More favorable weather is expected to help firefighters battle the King Fire, which has burned 95,347 acres and 43 percent contained.
EnvironmentKing Fire Wednesday Update: Weather May Give Fire Crews A HandSeptember 24, 2014UPDATE: 6:22 P.M. - Weather may lend a hand; firefighter injured. The King Fire has blackened 92,960 acres, with containment now at 38 percent.
State GovernmentGov Brown Looks To Set 2030 Carbon Emissions GoalSeptember 23, 2014 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown traveled to New York to tout California’s bi-partisan efforts to combat climate change.
EnvironmentKing Fire Tuesday Update: Challenges Ahead As Fire Crews Make Gains On The King FireSeptember 23, 2014UPDATED: Fire crews made gains overnight with the King Fire now at 35 percent containment. But challenges are ahead with firefighters facing erratic winds and low humidity in the coming week.
