EnvironmentEl Niño Brings Risk Of Flash Flooding, Debris Flows Near Wildfire ScarsOctober 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceA strong El Niño is forecast to bring above-average precipitation this winter. But, it also creates dangerous flooding potential too, especially in areas recently scarred by wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAnglers Oppose Proposed Restrictions On Fishing GearOctober 12, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe California Department of Toxic Substances Control is considering a rule change that could ban some types of metal fishing gear. Fishermen are launching a petition against possible changes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGovernor Approves Antibiotic Restrictions For California LivestockOctober 10, 2015 | Chris NicholsStarting in 2018, California’s livestock industry will no longer be allowed to give regular, low doses of antibiotics to healthy farm animals under a bill signed on Saturday by Gov. Jerry Brown.
State GovernmentGovernor Signs Bills To Boost Transit, Protect RiversOctober 9, 2015 | Chris NicholsAlong with signing high-profile bills that regulate California's medical marijuana industry, Gov. Jerry Brown approved several dozen other key measures on Friday that have nothing to do with cannabis.
EnvironmentStrong El Niño May Help, Won’t End California DroughtOctober 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceStrong El Niño forecast expected through Spring. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentOil And Gas Regulator Reports Faulty Oversight Of Oil WellsOctober 8, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia's overseer of oil and gas drilling says it will need to review every single project it has approved, consisting of 55,000 oil injections wells. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOfficials Warn Swimming In Sac County May Be ToxicOctober 8, 2015 | Lesley McClurgPublic Health officials are advising people and their pets to avoid swimming in lakes, rivers or ponds with visible algae blooms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRain No Help For California ReservoirsOctober 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceDespite a potential strong El Niño, the drought in most of California is forecast to continue into a fifth year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: No Fracking Bonanza For California's Monterey ShaleOctober 7, 2015(AP) - A new study plays down the fracking potential of California's vast Monterey Shale oil deposits.
EnvironmentCalifornia Governor Signs Aggressive Climate Change BillOctober 7, 2015 | Ben BradfordGovernor Jerry Brown signed an aggressive new standard into law, but one segment of the clean energy industry is unhappy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
