EnvironmentSacramento Region Cuts Water Use 31 PercentMarch 17, 2016 | Amy QuintonMost of the Sacramento region met or came very close to meeting state-mandated water conservation goals.
EnvironmentExtreme And Severe Drought Decline In CaliforniaMarch 17, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor says storms in March have eased extreme and severe drought in California. But many state reservoirs remain below-average and groundwater has not recovered after 4-to-5 years of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Renewable Energy Discussions Consider Out-Of-State WindMarch 16, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia energy regulators, utilities and power companies are considering importing out-of-state wind energy to help meet renewable energy needs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Prison Guard Pact: 9 Percent Raise Over 3 YearsMarch 16, 2016(AP) - The union representing most California state prison guards says it has agreed to a new labor contract that includes a 9 percent salary increase over three years.
State GovernmentSacramento County Seeks Poll WorkersMarch 16, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe Sacramento County Office of Voter Registration and Elections is looking for people to work at polling places for the June and November elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Mixed Results For Higher Education BillsMarch 15, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe California Legislature has blocked an effort to cap nonresident student enrollment at every UC campus. Meanwhile, smoking and vaping would be banned on public college campuses starting in 2018 under a bill that moved ahead.
EnvironmentFishery Managers Consider Closing Salmon Seasons Off West CoastMarch 15, 2016Regional fishery managers are considering closing or restricting all salmon fishing off the U.S. West Coast. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Experiencing 'Miracle March,' Says Water ManagerMarch 15, 2016 | Amy QuintonOne of the state’s top water managers says California is experiencing a “Miracle March,” after a dramatic increase in rain and snow. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGroup Seeks Ethics Review Of Top Aide To California GovernorMarch 14, 2016(AP) — An advocacy group is alleging that a top aide to Gov. Jerry Brown signed an agreement pledging not to take any actions to harm her former employer, Pacific Gas & Electric Corporation, when she left to work for the California governor.
EnvironmentSome Reservoirs Rise, Sierra Snowpack Nears NormalMarch 14, 2016 | Ed JoyceStorms have pushed the Sierra Nevada snowpack closer to average and some California reservoirs are above historical average. But reservoirs and rainfall in Southern California are not doing as well. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
