EnvironmentCalifornia Agriculture Is The Largest Source Of Nitrogen Pollution In The StateAugust 9, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new report from UC Davis examines how excess nitrogen is polluting California’s air and groundwater, affecting human health and the climate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Considers New Limits On Juvenile Solitary ConfinementAugust 9, 2016 | Ben BradfordA bill moving through the California state Legislature would only allow juvenile inmates to be placed in solitary confinement for four hours at a time.
State GovernmentBill Seeks To Ban Discrimination At California Religious UniversitiesAugust 9, 2016 | Ben AdlerA California lawmaker’s push to reduce discrimination against gays and lesbians at religious colleges and universities is sparking new debate over the separation of church and state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGroups Drop Housing Talks With California governorAugust 9, 2016(AP) - A coalition of influential environmental, labor and tenant-rights groups is walking away from talks over Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to speed up construction of some developments with low-cost units.
EnvironmentFewer Wildfires In 2016 On National Forest Lands In CaliforniaAugust 8, 2016 | Ed JoyceIt has been a busy fire season across California. But there are fewer fires in the state’s 18 U.S. national forests so far this year, compared to 2015. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsU.S. Senate Candidates Harris And Sanchez On The IssuesAugust 8, 2016California Attorney General Kamala Harris and Rep. Loretta Sanchez of Orange County replied to questions on climate change, jobs, college affordability and immigration at a California Counts debate. See their answers here.
EnvironmentCold Fire 60% Contained; Difficult Wind Conditions At Soberanes FireAugust 7, 2016Update 8:00 p.m. Sunday: Crews are making "good progress" on the Cold Fire in Yolo County, now at 60% containment. In Monterey County, the Soberanes Fire remains at 45% containment with wind creating an additional challenge for firefighters.
EnvironmentSoberanes Fire 'Conundrum For Fire Managers'August 5, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe Soberanes Fire near Big Sur is burning in a rugged area that hasn't "seen fire in decades." The wildfire is 45 percent contained at 57,500 acres. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMegafires Could Threaten California Spotted OwlAugust 5, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study shows "megafires" that severely burn large areas of the Sierra forests could pose a big threat to the California spotted owl - and that could affect forest policy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Climate Change Mandate Appears Stalled At California CapitolAugust 4, 2016 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown has opened a committee to raise money for a potential ballot measure that would extend California’s mandate to fight climate change, signaling that a legislative push may not succeed this year.
