State GovernmentOroville Residents Frustrated Over Chaos During Dam EvacuationsFebruary 24, 2017Frustration and tales of harrowing escape dominated a public forum held in the aftermath of the Oroville Dam evacuations on Thursday.
EnvironmentRural California Levees Besieged By Pounding Wet WinterFebruary 24, 2017(AP) - Federal and state workers are joining farmers in round-the-clock repairs to levees in California's saturated Central Valley, where the wet winter has dams and waterways near or past capacity.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Vow To Protect Federal Environmental LawsFebruary 23, 2017 | Amy QuintonAmidst fear that President Donald Trump’s administration could rollback key federal environmental laws, California state senate Democratic leaders have unveiled a package of environmental protection bills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLevee Managers: Need Five Miles Of Repairs To Feather RiverFebruary 23, 2017 | Bob MoffittEmergency repair work should be completed Friday on a two-mile section of Feather River levee in Yuba City. The agency that is paying for the work says more must be done, but it doesn't have the money.
EnvironmentAir Quality Advocates Worry EPA Waivers At RiskFebruary 23, 2017 | Steve MilneCalifornia's ability to make its own air quality rules comes from waivers granted by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Some people are afraid those could be coming to an end. The EPA's new chief has not committed to continuing waivers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFloodwaters Stabilize In San Jose, Evacuations RemainFebruary 22, 2017A San Jose, California, spokesman says floodwaters there appeared to be stabilizing Wednesday after the city ordered 14,000 people to evacuate overnight.
Farmers Wary Of Too Much Water From Weather Ruining CropsFebruary 22, 2017 | Bob MoffittSome farmers are watching and waiting to see how their fruit and nut trees handle ground that is soaked by water, but some said they have seen this before. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sutter County Farmer Takes Precautions Following Oroville Dam EmergencyFebruary 21, 2017 | Bob MoffittFruit and nut growers in California are watching the weather, their trees and the volume of standing water in their orchards this week.
State GovernmentFlood Response Cost Estimate Not Yet AvailableFebruary 21, 2017 | Ben BradfordNeither California nor the federal government have a cost estimate yet for the response to storms and flooding in the state.
EnvironmentReno Area Under Flood Warning Again Amid Heavy RainFebruary 21, 2017The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Reno area amid heavy rainfall and a winter storm warning in the Sierra Nevada.
