EnvironmentCalifornia's Largest Recycler Lays Off Nearly 300 EmployeesFebruary 8, 2016 | Rich IbarrarePlanet, California’s largest recycler, closed 191 recycling centers and laid off almost 300 people.
EnvironmentCalifornia To Remove Dead Trees In Sierra For Fire SafetyFebruary 8, 2016(AP) - Money from a fire prevention fee paid by some California residents will be used to remove dead or dying trees.
EnvironmentBill Seeks To Improve, Preserve American River ParkwayFebruary 8, 2016 | Ed JoyceLegislation introduced in the California state Assembly would create the Lower American River Conservancy to improve, protect, preserve and possibly expand the 5,000-acre American River Parkway. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought's Hardest-Hit May Need Years Of SupportFebruary 5, 2016(AP) - A new state analysis warns that some sectors hit hardest by California's drought may still need help long after the current dry spell ends.
EnvironmentStarving Sea Lion Found In San Diego, California, RestaurantFebruary 5, 2016(AP) - A starving sea lion has been rescued after finding its way into the booth of a fancy San Diego restaurant.
State GovernmentMassive LA-Area Gas Leak Could Be Capped In A WeekFebruary 5, 2016(AP) - A state official has outlined a plan to cap the massive Los Angeles-area gas leak by the end of next week.
EnvironmentEl Niño 'Takes A Break'February 5, 2016 | Ed JoyceJanuary brought above-average rainfall and snow to much of California, partly due to El Niño. But forecasters say the ocean warming condition is "taking a break" for the next week or longer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentScientists Link Oil And Gas Activity To Earthquakes In CaliforniaFebruary 4, 2016 | Amy QuintonScientists have linked wastewater disposal from oil and gas activity to earthquakes in California for the first time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentReport Looks At How Climate Change Could Affect The Truckee River BasinFebruary 4, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new federal study takes an in-depth look at how climate change will affect the Truckee River Basin. The Basin includes the Truckee and Carson Rivers, Pyramid Lake and Lake Tahoe. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCommunities Divided On Crude-by-Rail ProposalsFebruary 4, 2016A statewide conflict over whether to allow more trains carrying crude oil into California is coming to a head. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
