State GovernmentCentral Valley Will Get Millions For Drought ReliefFebruary 6, 2015 | Katie OrrThe Federal government is giving California’s Central Valley millions of dollars for drought relief. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStorm: Thousands Without Power In Northern CaliforniaFebruary 6, 2015Thousands of outages have been reported along the coast, in Nevada and the Sierra foothills. Here are the latest SMUD, PG&E and NV Energy numbers. UPDATED: 5:45 p.m.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Ben Adler, Ky Plaskon And Matt LasloFebruary 6, 2015With lawmakers in full swing with check in with Capital Public Radio's Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler and D.C. reporter Matt Laslo. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Parks System Faces Tough Road To SustainabilityFebruary 5, 2015 | Ben AdlerNewly-released data show just six of California’s 279 state parks bring in more money than they cost to operate. Combined, the parks lost nearly $300 million last fiscal year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIHSS Workers Hold Vigil For OvertimeFebruary 5, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown is taking some heat from In Home Supportive Services workers after his administration blocked their overtime pay. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSkimpy Sierra Snowpack Brings Warning To Lake Tahoe Snowmobile UsersFebruary 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceDue to low snowpack levels in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the U.S. Forest Service is asking snowmobile users to ride in areas that have adequate snow coverage. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNorthern California Storm Not Expected To Help Sierra SnowpackFebruary 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe warm, wet storm forecast for Northern California may not add significant snow to the Sierra Nevada snowpack due to above normal temperatures.
State GovernmentBill Would Allow Digital California Driver's LicensesFebruary 4, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornians might soon be able to use their smart phones to show their driver’s licenses under a newly-introduced bill at the state Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAtkins Wants New Vehicle Fee For Transportation ProjectsFebruary 4, 2015 | Ben AdlerDemocratic Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins is proposing that California drivers pay the state an extra $52 in vehicle fees each year to help raise $2 billion annually for road and highway projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentResearch of Atmospheric Rivers Key To Understanding California's Water SupplyFebruary 3, 2015 | Amy QuintonA team of scientists is launching state-of-the-art equipment by air and sea to study “atmospheric rivers.” The storms play a huge role in California’s water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
