State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Joining Brown In ParisNovember 30, 2015 | Ben AdlerThere will be a heavy California presence at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris this week. In addition to Gov. Jerry Brown, the state’s legislative leaders are each leading delegations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUniv. Of California Joins Bill Gates' Clean Energy CoalitionNovember 30, 2015(AP) - The University of California says it is joining a coalition led by Microsoft founder Bill Gates that will invest in the research and development of clean energy technology to fight climate change.
EnvironmentPrescribed Fire Operations Resume In Lake Tahoe BasinNovember 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceFire agencies are planning to begin prescribed fire operations Monday in the Lake Tahoe Basin. There are at least 10 prescribed burn projects scheduled. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Sixth-Grade Textbooks Frame Climate Change As UncertainNovember 30, 2015 | Amy QuintonA recent study shows many sixth-grade science textbooks in California frame climate change as uncertain in the scientific community and that it may or may not be human-caused. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment#OptOutside: Some People Take A Hike On Black FridayNovember 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceA movement around the U.S. encourages people to skip the shopping malls Friday and spend time in nature. Some national parks and state parks in California are waiving entry fees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Orders Recall Of More VW VehiclesNovember 25, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia regulators have made it official: Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche will be required to recall as many as 16,000 more vehicles.
EnvironmentDrought Improves In Pacific Northwest, Not CaliforniaNovember 25, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest U.S. Drought Monitor showed no change to drought conditions in California over the past week. But, the report does not include the storm that brought rain to valleys and snow to the Sierra Nevada this week.
EnvironmentSacramento Area Water Conservation Rate 27 Percent In OctoberNovember 23, 2015 | Ed JoyceTwo million Sacramento-area water users conserved 27 percent in October, the same rate as September. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Councilman Pushes For Limits To Artificial Turf InstallationsNovember 23, 2015 | Bob MoffittA California law, which was passed to respond to the drought- allows artificial turf on all residential property. But a Sacramento city councilman says the law should allow cities to restrict its use.
EnvironmentRestoring California Meadows Could Help Combat Climate Change And Increase Water SupplyNovember 20, 2015 | Amy QuintonScientists are studying if restoring mountain meadows can play a small part in combating climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
