EnvironmentFeds Reduce Water Allocation For CaliforniaFebruary 27, 2015 | Amy Quinton | Bob MoffittThe US Bureau of Reclamation says most farmers south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta will face a second year with no water from the Central Valley Project. Some farmers and cities may receive more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWorld's Biggest Bee Pollination Event Taking Place In The Central ValleyFebruary 26, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe world's largest pollination event is happening now in the Central Valley. Honey bees from throughout the U.S. have been brought to California to pollinate the almond blossoms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWarm Weather Threatens Way of Life at Lake TahoeFebruary 26, 2015It would not be an odd sight in the spring. But there is something depressing about a closed ski slope in the middle of winter. The trails are bare and grassy. The chairlifts just hang there, waving a little with the breeze.
EnvironmentPoll: Most Californians Support Mandatory Water RationingFebruary 26, 2015 | Marianne RussA new poll finds nearly all Californians think the state's drought is serious -- and there's growing support for mandatory water rationing.
Health CareSki Program At Alpine Meadows Helps 'Wounded Warriors'February 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceA special camp at three North Lake Tahoe ski areas is providing winter sports instruction to 18 "wounded warriors" free of charge. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareThousands of Crows Find Refuge in Downtown SacramentoFebruary 25, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneEvery night during Sacramento's cold months, as many as 20,000 crows fly in to rest in the trees downtown. Researchers say they may be vestiges of a culture of bird 'persecution' in the countryside. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPlastic Bag Ban Headed To BallotFebruary 24, 2015 | Katie OrrOpponents of the California state-wide plastic bag ban have collected enough signatures to put the law to a test on the ballot. The announcement was made Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Will Examine Ways To Capture StormwaterFebruary 24, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe California drought has state lawmakers looking for creative and affordable ways to increase the state’s water supply. A legislative hearing Wednesday will highlight ways that could make it easier to capture stormwater. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentReferendum To Overturn California Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Qualifies For BallotFebruary 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceCalifornia voters will decide in November 2016 whether to overturn a statewide ban on single-use plastic grocery bags.
EnvironmentReno Bee Hotel Functions As Habitat And Educational ToolFebruary 23, 2015 | Ky PlaskonNevada’s first hotel for bees is open and ready for customers. Unlike a bee hive, this structure is for solitary bees, and its real purpose is to educate children. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
