State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Early Spending Proposals From Senate, Assembly DemsDecember 6, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Senate Democrats want to tackle unfinished business from last legislative session – including fixing the state’s aging infrastructure and boosting affordable housing. Meanwhile, Assembly Democrats are setting their budget priorities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Rolls Out New Plan To Reduce Carbon EmissionsDecember 2, 2016 | Randol WhiteThe State of California is out with a new plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions an additional 40 percent beyond 2020 goals. The draft proposal was released Friday and calls for the most-ambitious reduction in North America. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCAL FIRE Will Receive $15 Million Grant To Reduce Wildfire ThreatDecember 2, 2016 | Amy QuintonCAL FIRE announced Friday that 34 California counties will receive $15 million to help reduce the threat of wildfires. Much of the money will be used to remove dead and dying trees.
EnvironmentScientists Seek Crowd-Sourced Data To Map Land Damaged By Wild PigsDecember 2, 2016 | Julia MitricWild pigs cause serious damage to grazing lands and watersheds. UC Cooperative Extension scientists have developed a GIS-based tracking app to assess wild pig damage in order to figure out how to mitigate the creatures' impacts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
