Study: High Levels Of Mercury Found In Some Yosemite National Park FishApril 18, 2014(AP) -- A study published by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Park Serve has found high levels of mercury in fish caught in remote areas of national parks in the West and Alaska including Yosemite National Park.
Poll: Most Californians Support Public Pre-SchoolApril 18, 2014A new Field Poll finds most California voters support public pre-school for all four-year-olds.
Magnitude-7.2 earthquake shakes Mexican capitalApril 18, 2014(AP) -- A powerful, magnitude-7.2 earthquake has shaken central and southern Mexico.
State GovernmentLegislation Would Protect Communities From Oil Train AccidentsApril 17, 2014 | Amy QuintonRailroads plan to increase their shipments of crude oil by train throughout California. One lawmaker wants to make sure emergency planners can protect communities from potential train accidents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDecision On Gray Wolf Protections DelayedApril 17, 2014A state board postponed a vote Wednesday that could potentially put the gray wolves on the endangered species in California.
EnvironmentCourt Rules Against U.S. Bureau of Reclamation In Delta Smelt BattleApril 17, 2014(AP) -- An appeals court says federal officials should have consulted wildlife agencies about potential harm to a tiny, threatened fish before issuing contracts for water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Fix 50 Explainer: Project Information and What To Expect During ConstructionApril 17, 2014 | Marnette FederisThe Fix 50 project by Caltrans will repair a section of U.S. Highway 50 known as the W/X Viaduct. The portion carries six lanes of traffic over surface streets and other transportation infrastructure through Sacramento.
Effort Underway In El Dorado County To Put Slow-Growth Measures In November BallotApril 17, 2014People who live in El Dorado County could be voting on several competing slow-growth measures this November.
Fix 50 Expected To Trigger Higher RT RidershipApril 17, 2014 | Steve MilneA lot more people are expected to keep their cars at home and take mass transit starting Tuesday due to construction on Highway 50. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
