State GovernmentAfter Two Years, Final Round Of Drought Aid DistributedJanuary 13, 2016 | Ben AdlerIt turns out “emergency drought relief” can take up to two years to distribute. On Wednesday, California regulators awarded the final pieces of the $680 million drought aid package Gov. Jerry Brown and state lawmakers approved in March 2014. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentExperts To Study Food Safety Of Oilfield WastewaterJanuary 13, 2016(AP) - More farmers in drought-stricken California are using oilfield wastewater to irrigate, and a new panel on Tuesday began taking one of the state's deepest looks yet at the safety of using the chemical-laced water on food crops.
EnvironmentCalifornians Can Recycle Mattresses For FreeJanuary 12, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornians should now have a place to recycle used mattresses for free. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Reject VW Recall PlanJanuary 12, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe cars emit up to 40 times the federal limit for nitrogen oxide, but contain software that allows them to pass emissions tests.
Arts and LifestyleCalifornia Drought, Wildfires Among Topics Showcased At Film FestivalJanuary 11, 2016 | Chris NicholsFilm makers and environmental activists are set to arrive in Nevada City and Grass Valley this week for the 14th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival.
EnvironmentSacramento Lifts Voluntary Boil Water Advisory For Pocket NeighborhoodJanuary 11, 2016 | Amy QuintonUPDATE Jan. 12, 2016: The city of Sacramento has lifted the voluntary boil water advisory for the Pocket area.
State GovernmentCalif. Senators Plan Legislative Response To Porter Ranch Gas LeakJanuary 11, 2016 | Ben BradfordSome California lawmakers are pushing for more inspections and safety equipment at gas storage facilities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUC Davis Scientist First To Measure Methane Leak At Aliso CanyonJanuary 11, 2016 | Amy QuintonA UC Davis atmospheric scientist flying a pollution-detection plane was the first to measure methane emissions spewing from the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility.
EnvironmentPotential Easing Of California Drought 'Slow To Develop'January 7, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe recent rain and snow in California is a good start but it will take more than one above-average year to replenish major reservoirs and groundwater.
EnvironmentEl Niño Helps, Won't End Historic California DroughtJanuary 6, 2016 | Ed JoyceRecord rainfall in parts of California, fueled in part by El Niño, won't end the state's historic four-year drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
