EnvironmentCentral Valley Water Supplies ImproveFebruary 28, 2017 | Amy QuintonSome farmers who rely on water from the federal Central Valley Project may receive more water than they’ve had in several years. Others will have to wait until mid-March to find out what their allocations will be. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLake Tahoe Water Level At Highest It's Been In 10 YearsFebruary 28, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerLake Tahoe has almost filled to the brim, promising years of consistent water supply to the Reno area.
EnvironmentCalifornia Weighs Tougher Emissions Rules for Gas-Powered Garden EquipmentFebruary 28, 2017Gas-powered gardening equipment will soon surpass cars as the worst polluters in California. It is considering stronger emissions standards for small gas engines and incentives to switch to electric.
EnvironmentMost Of San Joaquin County’s Delta Rivers & Waterways Closed To Recreational BoatingFebruary 28, 2017 | Rich IbarraMost of San Joaquin County’s Delta rivers and waterways are now closed to recreational boating. High waters and fragile levees make the order necessary. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOroville Update: Catastrophic Spillway Destruction RevealedFebruary 28, 2017Even if you’ve been following the progress of this incident since it began Feb. 7, and even if you understood the damage to the spillway was catastrophic, the first images of the structure are sobering. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOfficial: San Jose Flooding Caused $73 Million In DamagesFebruary 28, 2017(AP) - A San Jose official says an initial estimate puts damage costs from last week's flooding of several residential neighborhoods at $73 million.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUsing Fire To Fight Fire, The U.S. Forest Service Turns To New Methods To Control FlamesFebruary 28, 2017In an effort to reduce the widespread damage of forest fires, officials in El Dorado County are now using controlled burns and new collaborative tools. We hear from fire officials on new tools being used to control fires. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFor The First Time, League to Save Lake Tahoe Supports Herbicide UseFebruary 27, 2017 | Ky PlaskonThe League to Save Lake Tahoe is funding the first study of aquatic herbicides at Lake Tahoe. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOfficials Put Oroville Dam Outflow On HoldFebruary 27, 2017Update 3:14 p.m., Feb. 27: Water releases down Lake Oroville's main spillway are on hold for about a week. Managers closed the gates earlier Monday.
State GovernmentAfter Storms, Oroville, Brown Proposes Almost $500M In Flood UpgradesFebruary 24, 2017 | Ben BradfordIn response to this year’s storms and the emergency at Oroville Dam, California Governor Jerry Brown wants to expedite a half-billion dollars in funding for flood repairs and upgrades. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
