EnvironmentRain, Lightning, Hail Arrive With Spring California StormsMarch 22, 2017Commuters faced slick roads as the second in a series of wet and cold spring storms brought thunder and the risk of lightning to much of California.
EnvironmentOn An Island: The One California County Not In The National Flood Insurance ProgramMarch 22, 2017 | Bob MoffittIn Mariposa County, lenders are telling some people they need flood insurance even though they don't. Meanwhile, other people who want flood insurance can't find it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Explores State-Run Flood Insurance ProgramMarch 21, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water managers are considering the creation of a state-run flood insurance program. It could be a difficult and risky move. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentJuvenile Salmon Rescued From Oroville Emergency Now Heading To OceanMarch 20, 2017 | Bob MoffittA million young Chinook salmon started making their way to the Pacific Ocean Monday. This group was among the evacuees from the Oroville Dam Spillway incident and received an enthusiastic sendoff. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Issues 4th Request For Federal Aid Due To StormsMarch 20, 2017(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown is asking for federal assistance to repair damage at Oroville Dam and other infrastructure impacted by February storms that caused flooding, mudslides and power outages.
EnvironmentCalifornia May Leave Federal Flood Insurance Program And Go It AloneMarch 20, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia could become the first state in the nation to dump federal flood insurance. State water managers say California might be better off running its own program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGovernor Brown, Oil Industry Share Interest In Cap-And-Trade ExtensionMarch 20, 2017 | Ben BradfordGov. Jerry Brown and the oil industry are both pushing to preserve California’s struggling cap-and-trade program. But that will require support from Democratic lawmakers who have doubts about the program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentState Looks To Jet Fuel To Reduce EmissionsMarch 17, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerIn light of its lofty greenhouse gas reduction goals, California is now turning to jet fuels as another area where it can curb emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLake Oroville Releases And Feather River Flows To IncreaseMarch 17, 2017As part of its ongoing management of water flows, the state Department of Water Resources will increase outflows from Lake Oroville to the Feather River.
EnvironmentCalifornia: $400 Million Plan To Slow Largest Lake ShrinkageMarch 17, 2017California officials have proposed spending nearly $400 million over 10 years to slow the shrinkage of the state's largest lake.
