EnvironmentCalifornia OKs Strict Water Standards For ShowerheadsAugust 13, 2015(AP) - California regulators are mandating that new showerheads sold in the state be the most water frugal in the nation.
Tulare County Crops Likely Highest Valued In The NationAugust 13, 2015 | Lesley McClurgFor the fourth year in a row, Tulare County's crop values hit an all-time high topping $8 billion in 2014. That will likely mean Tulare's crops will be the most valuable in the nation -- even though California is in a historic drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentJerusalem Fire Grows To 20,500 Acres; Containment At 16 PercentAugust 12, 2015UPDATE: 6:24 p.m. - Cal Fire reports the Jerusalem Fire has grown to 20,500 acres in Lake and Napa Counties. Containment has moved to 16 percent. The neighboring Rocky Fire is now 95 percent contained.
State GovernmentLawmaker Defends California Climate Change BillAugust 12, 2015 | Chris NicholsDebate over an ambitious climate change bill continues to sizzle in the California Legislature as its final vote nears.
Environment'Training Burns' Could Prevent Larger Fires In SacramentoAugust 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Sacramento Fire Department says more "training burns" along the American River Parkway provide buffers and can prevent larger fires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCoastal Commission Adopts Sea Level Rise GuidelinesAugust 12, 2015 | Katie OrrCommunities up and down the coast are grappling with the potential effects of rising sea levels. Now the California Coastal Commission is providing some guidance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPerseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight, Coincides With New MoonAugust 12, 2015 | Emily ZentnerThe Perseid meteor shower is slated to peak tonight, Aug. 12., coinciding with the new moon for optimal viewing of the shooting stars.
EnvironmentMore Than 5,000 Earthquakes Hit Northwest NevadaAugust 12, 2015(AP) - Seismologists say a year-long swarm of earthquakes in northwest Nevada could be linked to volcanic activity.
EnvironmentBrown: Water Savings Key As State Continues To Grapple With DroughtAugust 12, 2015Gov. Jerry Brown is continuing his public outreach efforts to call attention to California’s water shortage in this fourth year of drought.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezKushman By The Bottle: Vineyards And WildfiresAugust 12, 2015Rick Kushman is back for this month's Kushman By The Bottle. He'll explain the impact of the smoky air and fire danger in wine country. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.