Pfeiffer Fire in Big Sur Burns More Than 700 AcresDecember 18, 2013The Pfeiffer Fire in the Big Sur area has burned more than 700 acres and destroyed 22 buildings, including 14 homes.
California Prepares For Third Straight Dry YearDecember 17, 2013 | Amy QuintonThe California Department of Water Resources is preparing the state’s farmers for a third straight dry year. It has assembled a drought management team to deal with the water shortage. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: State Power Grid Needs To Incorporate Individual Homes In SystemDecember 17, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe California Independent System Operator or Cal-ISO says the relationship between the state's power grid and the people who use it needs more give-and-take. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Two Dead, Two Injured In Reno ShootingDecember 17, 2013(UPDATE 5:30 P.M.) Reno Police are reporting two people have died in a shooting today at a Reno medical campus and two are wounded. A lone gunman opened fire around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday and then took his own life. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Chevron Faces Possible EPA Fines Or ChargesDecember 17, 2013The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Chevron Corporation failed to maintain equipment and didn't adequately respond to airborne chemical releases at its Richmond refinery,where a huge fire erupted in August of 2012.
State Tax Board Ends Business Deposit ProgramDecember 17, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornians are now no longer required to place security deposits with the state to open new businesses after Tuesday's Board of Equalization action that’s drawing praise from taxpayer and business groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Children with Mental Illness Lack Access to Emergency BedsDecember 17, 2013Imagine that your child is suffering a psychiatric emergency, and you turn to the nearest hospital looking for a bed. In California, more likely than not, you're out of luck. Four out of five counties don't have any beds for children.
Covered California Enrollment Figures For Sacramento Region ReleasedDecember 17, 2013 | Marianne RussMore than 14,000 people in the Sacramento region have at least started the application process for a health insurance plan under California's exchange, known as "Covered California."
Lack Of Wind, Rain Makes Burning IllegalDecember 17, 2013 | Steve MilneIf you live in Sacramento or San Joaquin counties where overnight temperatures are dipping into the upper 30s, or the Reno area where it's even colder, you may be tempted to use your fireplace. But you could be fined if you do. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Officials Find Increase in Ticks Infected With Lyme Disease in Placer CountyDecember 17, 2013 | Marianne RussPeople often think of summer as the main season for ticks, but the species of tick that carries Lyme disease is most active this time of year.
