EnvironmentDrought Increases Severity Of West Nile EpidemicsFebruary 7, 2017 | Amy QuintonA UC Santa Cruz study finds transmission of West Nile virus is higher in drought years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFloodwaters Create Crucial Habitat In Yolo BypassFebruary 7, 2017 | Amy QuintonIt's been 10 years since the Yolo Bypass in Sacramento has been inundated with such high floodwaters. It's creating a unique habitat for fish and wildlife. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSome Lawmakers, Water Agencies Push To End Statewide Drought RestrictionsFebruary 6, 2017 | Randol WhiteA group of Republican state lawmakers and Northern California water agencies are pushing for an end to statewide drought restrictions given the wet winter.
EnvironmentAnother Round Of Winter Storms Brings Rain To CaliforniaFebruary 6, 2017(AP) - California's winter keeps getting wetter as the first in the latest round of storms moves ashore, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds.
State GovernmentShould Gov. Brown Declare California's Drought Over?February 3, 2017 | Ben AdlerA group of Republican state lawmakers are calling on Gov. Jerry Brown to formally declare an end to California’s drought – and the water conservation regulations that came with it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAtmospheric River Lining Up To Hit Northern CaliforniaFebruary 3, 2017 | Randol WhiteAnother rain-heavy atmospheric river is lining up to hit Northern California through much of next week. The first wave is expected to hit Sunday night, followed by a warmer storm midweek.
California Truckers File Lawsuit Against Engine Filter RuleFebruary 3, 2017SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A group of California trucking companies has filed a lawsuit against the California Air Resources Board, alleging diesel particulate filters have caused truck fires.
EnvironmentUC Davis Students Take Part In Climate Science "Data Rescue"February 2, 2017 | Amy QuintonUC Davis students took part in a project to backup and protect scientific data related to climate change and the environment from federal websites. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater in Sierra Snowpack At 173 Percent Of NormalFebruary 2, 2017 | Amy QuintonToday's Sierra snowpack survey has scientists with the California Department of Water Resources optimistic about the state's water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFish Advisory At New Hogan LakeFebruary 1, 2017 | Steve MilneA new state advisory warns people not to eat a certain species of fish from New Hogan Lake, located about 30 miles northeast of Stockton, in Calaveras County. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
