State GovernmentOfficials Hope To Spark Demand For Parks License PlatesMarch 16, 2017Park advocates are pushing to try to get more people to sign up for a special license plate to fund state parks.
EnvironmentTrump Approves Federal Disaster Assistance For CaliforniaMarch 16, 2017 | Amy QuintonPresident Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for California. The move will help communities recover from major storms that hit the state in January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTrump's Review Of Fuel Standards Could Lead To Fight With CaliforniaMarch 16, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown blasted President Trump's decision to review fuel economy standards for cars and trucks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: California Has Some Of The World’s Dirtiest OilMarch 15, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia is home to some of the world’s dirtiest oil. That’s according to a study from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a Washington, D.C. based think tank. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentVacaville Sued Over Contaminant In Water SupplyMarch 15, 2017An environmental group has sued the city of Vacaville over the amount of a naturally occurring carcinogen in groundwater.
EnvironmentWater Regulators Rescind $1.5M Fine Against Tomato CompanyMarch 15, 2017State water regulators have rescinded a $1.5 million fine levied against one of California's top tomato processing companies they said was polluting groundwater.
Environment3 Petroleum Distributors To Pay $3M Over Fuel Storage TanksMarch 15, 2017Three petroleum distributors in Northern California have agreed to pay $3 million in penalties over environmental violations, including failing to maintain their underground storage tanks.
EnvironmentMore Water Releases Planned At Oroville DamMarch 14, 2017The Department of Water Resources plans to open the gates to the main spillway at Lake Oroville on Friday.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow Beauty Attracts Ruin: Author Explores 'California's Love Affair With The Sea'March 13, 2017In celebration of Ocean Day at the Capitol, David Helvarg’s book on California’s complex relationship with the Pacific will be distributed to over a hundred lawmakers. Helvarg joins Insight to discuss his book. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPack Of 7 Gray Wolves Missing In Northern CaliforniaMarch 12, 2017(AP) - California wildlife advocates say they are searching for seven gray wolves that haven't been spotted in months.
