State GovernmentClimate Deal Swing Votes Among Top Oil Money RecipientsAugust 7, 2017(AP) - California Assembly members considered swing votes on legislation to reduce carbon emissions by charging polluters were among the top recipients of donations from oil companies, campaign finance filings show.
EnvironmentStudy Shows "Cool Roofs" Could Increase Air PollutionAugust 7, 2017 | Amy Quinton"Cool roofs" that reduce temperatures and energy costs could also slightly increase ozone and smog, according to a new study.
EnvironmentGunfire Caused Destructive Blaze Near California's YosemiteAugust 7, 2017(AP) - Fire investigators say gunfire caused a wildfire near Yosemite National Park that destroyed 131 structures, including 63 homes, last month.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin County Supervisors To Decide On Marijuana FarmsAugust 7, 2017 | Rich IbarraMarijuana farms?…Yes or No. That’s the question San Joaquin County Supervisors must decide Tuesday afternoon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia's Largest Water Supplier Says Federal Water Bill Goes Too FarAugust 7, 2017 | Amy QuintonA federal water bill that supporters say will streamline dam and water storage projects in California faces an uphill battle in the Senate. One of the largest water suppliers in the state says it's unlikely to support it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentConstruction Begins On Emergency Project To Repair Critical Flood Protection LeveeAugust 4, 2017 | Randol WhiteConstruction began on Thursday for an emergency project to repair a critical flood protection levee that was heavily damaged earlier this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Butte County Farmers Sue California Over Oroville Dam CrisisAugust 4, 2017 | Chris RemingtonThe recent claim brought by two Butte County farmers against the state of California for the Oroville Spillway crisis raises the question: “How does one sue the state?” State Government Reporter Ben Adler explains in this week’s Capitol Chat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPowerhouse Science Center Develops Design Lab And Eclipse Programs For Kid ScientistsAugust 4, 2017 | Chris RemingtonWe learn more about the new design lab at the Powerhouse Science Center that was designed to get kids interested in engineering at an early age. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGov. Brown Declares State Of Emergency To Fight Modoc County's BlazesAugust 3, 2017(AP) - California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for Modoc County after several fires ignited by lighting threatened homes, power lines and prompted mandatory evacuations.
EnvironmentHow One Automaker's Bad Behavior Is Good For SacramentoAugust 3, 2017 | Randol WhiteThe Sacramento area is on its way to becoming the first city in the nation with an expansive network of shared electric vehicles and charging stations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
