EnvironmentWinter Storm Brings Rain, Snow To SierraJanuary 29, 2016 | Ed JoyceA winter storm is forecast to bring mostly rain in the Sierra Nevada Friday, with high snow levels. But Saturday, snow is expected at lower elevations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBoxer, Feinstein Seek Federal Review Of California Gas LeakJanuary 29, 2016(AP) - U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein say they will seek federal review of an ongoing leak of natural gas from a utility's underground storage site that has forced thousands of people to leave nearby Los Angeles neighborhoods.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Approve New Costs For Solar CustomersJanuary 28, 2016 | Amy QuintonA program that financially compensates owners of rooftop solar energy systems will continue in California, but new solar customers will face increased fees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSenate To Take Up Ban On New Gas At Aliso CanyonJanuary 28, 2016(AP) - A state senator plans to try to rush through a bill putting a moratorium on injections of natural gas into a leaking Aliso Canyon storage facility.
Environment‘Modest Dents’ In Long-Term California DroughtJanuary 28, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor released January 28 says "slow and steady recovery" has reduced drought in California, with the trend "going in the right direction." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFEMA Reimburses California $107 Million For Debris RemovalJanuary 28, 2016(AP) - California is on track to receive $107 million from the federal government to defray debris removal costs stemming from a pair of destructive wildfires last year that burned more than 200 square miles.
EnvironmentCalifornia Among Top States In LEED RankingsJanuary 27, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Green Building Council says California ranked seventh in the country for LEED building. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentState Water Project To Deliver More Water This YearJanuary 26, 2016 | Amy QuintonEarly winter storms have increased water supplies in California. As a result, agencies that depend on the State Water Project will now get more water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Receives $70 Million For Rim Fire Restoration ProgramJanuary 26, 2016 | Amy QuintonThe 2013 Rim Fire was the largest ever in the Sierra Nevada and ravaged parts of Tuolumne County. Local, state and federal agencies will soon have $70 million for a unique fire recovery and resilience program in the area. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOfficials Say California Has More Snow Than The Drought-Stricken State Has Seen In Five YearsJanuary 26, 2016(AP) - The state's Department of Water Resources reported Tuesday that the water content of the Sierra Nevada snowpack is at 115 percent of its historical average.
