EnvironmentCalifornia Taps Rainy Day Fund For Wildfire CleanupNovember 6, 2015The state Department of Finance says it is transferring another $45 million from its rainy day fund to pay for cleanup and debris removal from two major Northern California wildfires.
EnvironmentPeople Flock To See Sandhill Cranes In LodiNovember 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe 19th annual Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival this weekend is expected to bring thousands of visitors to see the stately birds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHigh Toxin Level Delays California Crab SeasonNovember 5, 2015(AP) - Wildlife authorities have delayed the Dungeness crab season and closed the rock crab fishery for most of California just days after warning of dangerous levels of a neurotoxin linked to a massive algae bloom off the West Coast.
EnvironmentRain Brings Some ‘Drought Relief’ To California, NevadaNovember 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Pacific Storm system brought some slight improvement to drought conditions in California and Nevada last week.
EnvironmentStudy: Rat Poison On Marijuana Farms Killing FishersNovember 5, 2015 | Amy QuintonA UC Davis study shows more fishers are dying from rodenticides used on illegal marijuana farms. The mid-sized weasels are threatened under the California Endangered Species Act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Keeps Water Delivery Companies BusyNovember 4, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe drought is causing wells to run dry for many California homeowners. Many are now relying on water delivery companies. Those companies are busy trying to keep up with demand. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Scientist Says Hedgerows Can Reduce PesticidesNovember 3, 2015 | Lesley McClurgNew research from UC Agricultural and Natural Resources shows that hedgerows marking the edges of farm fields improve a farm's ecology. They not only benefit birds and bees – but hedgerows can also reduce the need for pesticides. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInitiative That Would Require Vote On Delta Tunnels Makes 2016 BallotNovember 2, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe Secretary of State’s office announced Monday that a constitutional initiative proposed by a wealthy Stockton-area farmer has qualified for the 2016 ballot.
State GovernmentCalif. Regulators Find More Cars Evading Emissions TestsNovember 2, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia regulators expect to recall as many as 1,600 more Volkswagen diesel vehicles for defeating emissions tests.
EnvironmentStorm Brings Rain To Sacramento Valley, Snow To The SierraNovember 2, 2015The Sacramento Valley will see light rain showers into Monday evening.
