EnvironmentEl Niño Likely No Help For Northern California's ReservoirsAugust 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe ocean water condition called El Niño isn't expected to do much for northern California's dwindling reservoirs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWednesday Northern And Central California WildfiresAugust 26, 2015A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in northern and central California. This incident information is updated several times through the day, as new data becomes available.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Say Fracking Study Shows Lax OversightAugust 25, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers have questioned state oil and gas regulators and scientists over results of an independent study on fracking released earlier this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTuesday Northern And Central California WildfiresAugust 25, 2015A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in Northern and Central California. Information from each incident s updated several times throughout the day, as fresh data becomes available.
EnvironmentClimate Change Symposium Kicks Off In SacramentoAugust 24, 2015 | Amy QuintonScientists and policy makers are meeting to discuss how to deal with the effects of climate change in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWildfire Threat Hangs Over Lake Tahoe SummitAugust 24, 2015 | Katie OrrLawmakers say it's impossible to overstate the threat of wildfires in the Lake Tahoe area. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Strawberry Grower Pledges To Go OrganicAugust 24, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThis summer, the largest organic strawberry grower in the country has pledged to grow all of its baby plants organically. Strawberry seedlings -- even organic ones -- can be cultivated in soil that's been chemically fumigated. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSummit Fire Threatens Homes Near Resort, Crews Gain Ground On Rough FireAugust 24, 2015(AP) - At least 400 homes remain threatened as crews increase containment of a wildfire burning through timber near a popular ski resort in the San Bernardino Mountains.
EnvironmentTesla Fire Fully ContainedAugust 23, 2015UPDATE: 3:45 p.m. Sunday - Cal Fire says the Tesla Fire burning between Livermore and Tracy has burned 2,700 acres and is 100 percent contained.
EnvironmentBugs At Burning Man Create Lots Of BuzzAugust 21, 2015 | Lesley McClurgPeople who plan to attend the Burning Man festival next week are worried about the bugs. More than 70,000 people are preparing for the arts and music event in the Nevada Desert. But organizers say the bugs aren't that bad. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.