EnvironmentAnnual Lake Tahoe Summit Puts Spotlight On Water QualityAugust 31, 2016 | Amy QuintonPresident Barack Obama will shine a national spotlight on environmental issues facing Lake Tahoe at the 20th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFarmworker OT Bill Passes Legislature After Heated DebateAugust 29, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe California Assembly has narrowly passed an unprecedented measure that would allow farm workers to earn overtime pay after working eight hours a day or 40 hours a week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUtilities Commission Overhaul Moving In Last Days Of SessionAugust 29, 2016 | Ben BradfordSignificant changes to the California Public Utility Commission are moving through the state Legislature in the final week of this year's session.
EnvironmentNorthern Spotted Owl Added To Endangered Species ListAugust 27, 2016(AP) - Wildlife officials say the northern spotted owl has been listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
State GovernmentLatest Cap-And-Trade Auction Generates Just $8 MillionAugust 23, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia's latest carbon auction has brought more bad news for Governor Jerry Brown's landmark programs fighting climate change.
EnvironmentWildfire Updates: More Than 10,000 Firefighters Battling California BlazesAugust 23, 2016More than 10,000 firefighters battled wildfires Monday from California's Central Coast to Sierra Nevada forests or mopped up remnants of destructive blazes beaten into submission up and down the state.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezYubaNet Reporter Gives Updates On Major (And Minor) California WildfiresAugust 23, 2016California Wildfires are getting larger as the summer progresses with no near end in sight for some. Yubanet reporter Pascale Fusshoeller joins Insight Tuesday to talk about the current statuses on some of the major wildfires. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDrought, Wildfire, Disease Continue To Increase Number Of Dead Trees In CaliforniaAugust 23, 2016California is suffering from what scientists call a "botanical calamity" because of a growing number of dead trees posing a threat to the environment. CAL Matters reporter Julie Cart describes the dire situation the state's trees create on Insight. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWildfire Updates: Clayton Fire Nearly Contained, Rey And Chimney Fires GrowAugust 20, 2016The Clayton Fire in Lake County remains 95 percent contained. All evacuations have been lifted on the Blue Cut Fire in San Bernardino County, and firefighters continue to battle extreme fire behavior at the Chimney Fire in San Luis Obispo County.
EnvironmentWildfire Updates: Blue Cut Fire, Clayton Fire, Soberanes FireAugust 19, 2016UPDATE 7:38 p.m. -- The Clayton Fire that began August 13 and burned hundreds of structures in Lake County is now 75 percent contained. All evacuations have been lifted. The Blue Cut Fire in San Bernardino County is 40 percent contained.
