State GovernmentLocal California Roads Continue To CrumbleOctober 28, 2014 | Katie OrrIf you’ve driven in California long enough, it’s likely you’ve run into your fair share for potholes or bumpy roads. And a new report out today finds the state’s local roads are getting worse. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Retains Lead, Prop 2 Gains SupportOctober 23, 2014 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown is retaining his lead and the political ads blanketing California’s airwaves may be having an effect on voters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: 181 California Dams Key For Fish SurvivalOctober 22, 2014 | Ed JoyceUC Davis researchers have identified 'high priority' dams in California where releasing water may be a key for the survival of native fish species. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentForecast: California Drought To Continue Or WorsenOctober 16, 2014 | Ed JoyceA winter forecast from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center Thursday shows the California drought may persist or intensify in parts of the state.
EnvironmentCalifornia Council Works To Streamline Water Quality DataOctober 13, 2014 | Ed JoyceAs California faces the prospect of another year of drought, a group tasked to coordinate water quality monitoring across state agencies is working to streamline the process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Runs Campaign Ad For PropositionsOctober 8, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has produced his first campaign ads of the season, but they’re not for his own reelection campaign. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEnvironmental Group Wants 16 Species Protected In CaliforniaOctober 8, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe Center for Biological Diversity filed notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tuesday for not responding to a petition to protect 16 amphibian and reptile species in California
EnvironmentApplegate Fire: Fires In Placer County Prompt Evacuations, I-80 ReopensOctober 8, 2014UPDATE: 9:35 P.M. - At least one house burned in the Applegate Fire, which has grown to 380 acres. Mandatory evacuations are in place. One late of eastbound I-80 traffic is now open. Three Red Cross evacuation centers opened.
State GovernmentCalifornians Keep Increasing Water ConservationOctober 7, 2014 | Katie OrrThe water conservation message appears to be sinking in with Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAir Tanker Crash Claims Pilot's Life At Dog Rock Fire In Yosemite National ParkOctober 7, 2014UPDATE: 10:29 P.M. - Fire officials say the pilot of an air tanker that crashed near the Dog Rock Fire burning in Yosemite National Park has died. The fire caused the closure of Highway 140, which is the main park entrance and forced evacuations.
