EnvironmentNorthern California Wildfire Roundup: Kyburz, Willow, Rocky And SwedesJuly 29, 2015A round up of some of the wildfires currently burning in Northern and Central California as of Wednesday afternoon.
EnvironmentGrowing Urban Goat MovementJuly 29, 2015 | Steve MilneFirst it was chickens. Now goats seem to be making the transition from barnyard to backyard in some West Coast cities. But the animals are still illegal within Sacramento city limits. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Valley Ozone Levels 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups'July 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceOzone levels have reached 'unhealthy' levels in Sacramento and surrounding counties due to triple digit heat and lack of wind.
EnvironmentBarn Cats Offer 'Green' Pest Control During The DroughtJuly 29, 2015 | Lesley McClurgAs the California drought worsens, more rodents are encroaching on homes and farms in search of water. Animal shelters are advertising feral cats as a 'green' pest control alternative to poisons or traps. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWillow Fire Grows; Madera County DA Says Juvenile Could Be ChargedJuly 28, 2015A prosecutor says a boy has acknowledged starting a wildfire in the Sierra National Forest that threatens hundreds of mountain homes near Fresno. The Willow Fire burned 1,739 acres of Tuesday afternoon, with 5 percent containment.
EnvironmentState Agencies Discuss Making Freight More SustainableJuly 28, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia agencies are discussing how to make the state’s network of rail, highways, and ports more efficient while protecting the environment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWragg Fire Flares Up; Evacuations OrderedJuly 28, 20154:50 p.m. - Cal Fire says the fire is burning 6,991 acres and is 80 percent contained.
EnvironmentLowell Fire: Acreage, Containment GrowsJuly 28, 2015UPDATE: 7:10 p.m. - Air advisory in place through Friday. The Lowell Fire burning in Nevada and Placer counties near the town of Alta has grown to 2,302 acres with containment at 40 percent.
Environment2 Bears Trapped At Lake Tahoe Safely Returned To WildernessJuly 28, 2015(AP) - Two black bears that were caught in separate traps at Lake Tahoe last week have been returned safely to the wilderness along the Sierra's eastern front.
EnvironmentLowell Fire: Air Quality Health Advisory For Nevada, Sierra, Plumas CountiesJuly 28, 2015 | Emily ZentnerThe Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality health advisory for Nevada, Sierra and Plumas Counties because of smoke from the Lowell Fire west of Alta.
