Environment'Tough Season' For California Wine Grape Growers Relying on GroundwaterJanuary 22, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe fourth year of drought in California has some state wine grape growers that rely on groundwater 'concerned' about the upcoming season. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Falling Gas Prices Not Likely To Lower Grocery BillsJanuary 21, 2015 | Lesley McClurgYou may think cheaper gas means cheaper groceries, but the economics are not that simple. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSalmon Survival In California's DroughtJanuary 20, 2015 | Amy QuintonSalmon rely on cool water temperatures and aquatic plants to survive. So California’s drought has hit them particularly hard. But UC Davis researchers have found one area where the fish are flourishing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown's Budget Gives State Parks System One Year To Turn AroundJanuary 20, 2015 | Ben AdlerBetween deep budget cuts and a financial scandal, the last few years have taken their toll on California's state parks system. Now, Governor Brown's new budget proposal gives the parks system a year to turn itself around. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNOAA, NASA Say 2014 Warmest Year On RecordJanuary 16, 2015(AP) - Federal science officials say that for the third time in a decade, the globe sizzled to the hottest year on record.
Environment3 African Lion Cubs Romp At Sacramento ZooJanuary 15, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Sacramento Zoo said Thursday that their African Lion pride, the sire, dam and trio of cubs can now be seen on exhibit together daily.
EnvironmentExceptional Drought Expands In Sacramento Valley, Sierra NevadaJanuary 15, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest U.S. Drought Monitor report showed that the worst level of drought expanded this past week in parts of Northern California.
EnvironmentCalifornia Increases Water Deliveries In Fourth Year Of DroughtJanuary 15, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe California Department of Water Resources is increasing the amount of water it sends to Central and Southern California through the State Water Project. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNOAA: California Drought Likely Lingers Through SummerJanuary 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceA federal agency says the drought in California is likely to continue into next summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLawmakers Say Water Bond Oversight Will Be PriorityJanuary 12, 2015 | Amy QuintonSome California lawmakers say making sure water bond money is spent wisely will be key to helping California better manage water in future droughts. Managing drought was the topic of a Public Policy Institute of California conference. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
