EnvironmentHouse Approves Funds To Fight Water Hyacinth In The DeltaJuly 17, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe U.S. House of Representatives has passed an amendment to a proposed water bill to fight against water hyacinth.
EnvironmentClimate Change Meets Drought In CaliforniaJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceDrought, combined with the effects of climate change, may likely mean more water restrictions in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Forecast To Persist, Intensify Through OctoberJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere were “minor improvements” to exceptional drought in northeastern California last week, but drought is forecast to persist and intensify through October.
EnvironmentHouse GOP Set To Pass Another California Water BillJuly 16, 2015(AP) - House Republicans are making another push to pass legislation designed to bring more water to California's farm belt despite criticism from the White House and congressional Democrats.
EnvironmentSacramento June Water Conservation Rate Is 35 PercentJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoycePeople in the Sacramento-area exceeded the mandated water conservation goal last month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Moves To Limit New LawnsJuly 15, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia may be getting browner. In a move to further conserve water, the California Water Commission voted today to limit grass in new construction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBrown Approves Legislation Preventing Fines For Brown LawnsJuly 14, 2015(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation to protect California residents who let their lawns go brown during the drought.
Raley's Offers 'Imperfect' Produce To Reduce Food WasteJuly 14, 2015 | Lesley McClurgRaley's supermarkets are selling aesthetically “imperfect” produce at 10 California stores to shrink food waste. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBats Could Help Walnut Growers Control CostsJuly 14, 2015 | Amy QuintonScientists are studying if walnut growers could reduce their pest control costs by employing hungry bats. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProposed Overhaul Of Public Utilities Commission AdvancesJuly 13, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill in the California Legislature that proposes sweeping changes to the state’s Public Utilities Commission passed an Assembly committee today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
