EnvironmentSanta Cruz Surfer Finishes On Top At 'Titans Of Mavericks' CompetitionFebruary 12, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe big-wave surfing competition along the northern California coast, the "Titans of Mavericks" is over for this year. And the winner is from northern California.
EnvironmentGas Company Plugs Leak Near Porter RanchFebruary 12, 2016Crews working for Southern California Gas stopped a three-month natural gas leak in Aliso Canyon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCrab, Salmon Fishermen Describe Dire State Of Their IndustryFebruary 11, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers heard testimony about the dire state of the fishing industry on the West Coast. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMassive Gas Leak Near Los Angeles Plugged After 16 WeeksFebruary 11, 2016(AP) - A utility says it has stopped the leak from a ruptured well that gushed massive amounts of natural gas near Los Angeles for 16 weeks.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Improvement Will 'Take Quite A While'February 11, 2016 | Ed JoyceThere was a slight reduction in the percentage of drought in California over the past week. But the U.S. Drought Monitor says it will take time to ease the state's historic four-year drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCoastal Commission Fires Top StafferFebruary 10, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe California Coastal Commission has fired its executive director after a heated debate that pitted environmentalists against developers.
EnvironmentWill California Gas Leak Mark A Turning Point In Energy Debate?February 10, 2016A massive methane leak may soon end, but its environmental impact is still being weighed. A scientist says it won't have a big effect globally, but it's a setback in efforts to curb greenhouse gases.
EnvironmentScientists Say Levees Can Increase Flood Risk And Long-Term DamageFebruary 9, 2016 | Amy QuintonPeople living behind levees on flood plains may not be as well-protected from flood damage as they might think. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Farmers Reap Record Sales In Record DroughtFebruary 9, 2016(AP) - A new state report shows California farmers reaping record sales despite the drought.
EnvironmentStudy: California Drought Means Less Hydropower, More CO2 PollutionFebruary 9, 2016 | Ed JoyceA new study says California's four-year drought has reduced hydroelectricity generation, resulting in higher electricity costs to ratepayers and increased greenhouse gas pollution. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
