EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Persists; 2014 Warmest Year On RecordJanuary 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceFederal meteorologists said Thursday that California and Nevada had their warmest year on record in 2014. Meanwhile, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows the drought persists in both states and in the U.S. southwest. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGroundbreaking Held For Nation's First High Speed Rail SystemJanuary 6, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown and 1,200 other dignitaries marked the beginning of construction for the nation’s first high speed rail system. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Tuesday in Fresno for the $68 billion project. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Faces Challenges To Repairing InfrastructureJanuary 6, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown is expected to offer more details on how he’d like to deal with California’s crumbling infrastructure when he releases his budget on Friday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSouthern California Draws Down State Water Conservation RateJanuary 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceNew figures show Californians are doing slightly better overall on conserving water during the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCampaigning For Urban Agriculture In The Farm to Fork CapitalJanuary 5, 2015 | Amy QuintonPlanners for the city of Sacramento will soon discuss whether to allow urban farmers to sell the food they grow. Under current city code, that’s illegal. Supporters have spent almost two years trying to change the law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFarms, Ranches Weathering ChillJanuary 5, 2015 | Steve MilneForecasters say overnight temperatures in the Sacramento region will be a little warmer this week. That's good news for farmers and ranchers with livestock.
EnvironmentH Street Bridge Partially Closed For Levee RepairsJanuary 2, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe H Street Bridge near Sacramento State will be partially closed overnights from this evening through the end of January. The Army Corps of Engineers is completing levee improvements along the American River. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
