State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Vow To Thwart New Offshore Oil DrillingApril 28, 2017(AP) - California lawmakers are introducing legislation that would thwart President Donald Trump's attempts to expand offshore drilling.
EnvironmentCalifornia Says Oceans Expected To Rise Higher Than ThoughtApril 28, 2017California says new climate change findings mean the ocean off the state's coast is expected to rise higher than previously thought.
Rookie Farmers Get A Boost From West Sacramento Farm IncubatorApril 27, 2017 | Julia MitricNew farmers looking to launch their own business face hurdles like access to land and markets. West Sacramento Urban Farms is helping rookie growers jump-start their own farms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalif. Sues Trump Admin Over Fossil Fuel PaymentsApril 27, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe lawsuit pits California in court against the Trump administration over the economics of burning coal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Senate Passes Bill That Would Boost Stormwater Capture ProjectsApril 27, 2017 | Amy QuintonThe California State Senate has passed a bill that would make it easier for cities to finance and build projects to capture stormwater. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDrivers Could Feel More Pain At Pump Than Expected Due to Gas Tax IncreaseApril 26, 2017 | Chris NicholsState GOP lawmakers and some business groups say the full extent of California's gas tax increase has not been publicized. They say it's really a 19 cent per gallon hike, rather than the 12 cent per gallon increase described by Democratic lawmakers.
EnvironmentLawmakers Question Agency Charged With Handling Oroville Dam CrisisApril 25, 2017 | Amy QuintonThe head of California's water agency briefed a state legislative committee Tuesday on the state's response to severe damage at the nation's tallest dam. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezExperts Explain The Reason Why Some Trees Are Worse For Allergies Than OthersApril 25, 2017 | Randol WhiteAll Things Considered Anchor Randol White guest hosts today in his segment explaining why certain trees are worse for allergies than others. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFlood Advisory For Truckee River Flowing Out Of Lake TahoeApril 21, 2017The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a flood advisory for a section of the Truckee River where it flows out of Lake Tahoe.
EnvironmentWildfire Burns In Western San Joaquin ValleyApril 21, 2017Firefighters are battling a wildfire burning in the western San Joaquin Valley near Coalinga.
