EnvironmentFishing Ban Proposed On Stretch Of Sacramento RiverApril 6, 2015 | Amy QuintonState fisheries biologists have proposed a fishing ban on one of the most popular stretches of river for trout in California. They hope the temporary ban will protect endangered winter-run Chinook salmon struggling in the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Slow To Spend Emergency Drought MoneyApril 6, 2015 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown’s executive order mandating water conservation in California also directs state agencies to speed up reviews of water projects. But it turns out little of last year’s emergency drought money has actually been spent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMore California Farmland Likely Fallowed In 2015April 3, 2015 | Ed JoyceIn the fourth year of drought, one California agriculture industry specialist says it's likely more farmland will be fallowed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFirst California Governor To Deal With Two Droughts Over Four TermsApril 2, 2015 | Ed JoyceJerry Brown has been California’s governor for two of the worst droughts in state history. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown's Action Draws Excitement, Disdain At Street LevelApril 1, 2015Governor Brown's mandatory restrictions for residential and commercial water users drew mixed reactions in Fresno. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFarmers, Water Agencies React To Brown's Water OrderApril 1, 2015The governor’s executive order includes stricter reporting requirements for agricultural water users – but no mandatory restrictions, unlike urban areas. To farmers, that’s enough. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew California Water Reductions Don't Apply to FarmersApril 1, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia’s cities are subject to 25 percent water reductions under Governor Jerry Brown’s executive order; but those water restrictions don't apply to the biggest users of water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Issues Mandatory Water Conservation Order For CaliforniaApril 1, 2015 | Ben AdlerUPDATED: For the first time ever, a governor of California is imposing mandatory water restrictions. Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order Wednesday that mandates a 25 percent cut in urban water use from now through next February. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNoise Concerns Over Tribe's Outdoor Gun Range Plan In El Dorado CountyApril 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceA proposal to build a gun range in El Dorado County has some neighbors in the area of the project concerned about noise, safety and other issues. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
