State GovernmentStates And Cities Are Fighting Climate Change, With Or Without NationsApril 11, 2017 | Ben BradfordClimate scientists say new alliances between sub-national governments could seriously reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it may not be in time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUnder2 Coalition Brings Cities And Nations Together To Reduce EmissionsApril 11, 2017State government reporter Ben Bradford shares his extensive research on the work local and regional governments around the world are doing to fight climate change. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCapsized Barge In San Francisco Bay Caused By High WindsApril 7, 2017Authorities are trying to prevent an oil spill from a barge that sank in San Francisco Bay during a storm that also knocked out power to thousands and threatened homes in Oakland.
EnvironmentWinter Storm Causes Landslide, Forces EvacuationsApril 7, 2017A wintry storm arriving three weeks into spring is expected to deliver widespread rain and snow to parts of California and Nevada. The storm has also saturated grounds and caused a landslide in the Oakland hills.
State GovernmentCould California Use Existing Money For Road Repairs?April 5, 2017 | Chris NicholsRepublican state lawmakers say California should pay for its crumbling roads and bridges with existing funds, not a gas tax hike. We’ll take a look at those funds.
EnvironmentEnvironmental Groups Suing EPA Over Allowing Continued Use Of Controversial PesticideApril 5, 2017 | Randol WhiteEnvironmental groups are suing the federal Environmental Protection Agency over its decision to allow the continued use of a controversial pesticide, widely used on crops in California.
EnvironmentBald Eagles Soar Once More In San Francisco Bay AreaApril 5, 2017Long endangered bald eagles are making a comeback in the San Francisco Bay Area.
EnvironmentNevada State Forester Resigns After Fire Attack CriticizedApril 5, 2017Nevada's state forester has resigned less than two months after an independent review criticized the way the Nevada Division of Forestry responded to a prescribed burn that sparked an October wildfire, destroying 23 homes south of Reno.
State GovernmentCalifornia Looks To GPS Tracking To Solve Gas Tax DeficitApril 5, 2017 | Randol WhiteEvery time you pump gas in California, a portion of that price-per-gallon goes to building and maintaining the state’s roads. The system worked well for decades. But in recent years that equation is not working as it once did. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMigratory Bird Habitat Shrinking In CaliforniaApril 4, 2017 | Amy QuintonThis is the time of year when tens of thousands of migrating shorebirds flock to the Sacramento Valley. But places for the birds to make their pit stop along the Pacific Flyway is shrinking. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
