Truckee-Donner Utility Shows Major Reduction In Greenhouse Gas EmissionsDecember 2, 2013 | Ky PlaskonThe Truckee-Donner Public Utilities District has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 57 percent over the last 9 years. Now the TDPUD is being used as an example for other utilities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Citrus Farmers Brace For Colder TemperaturesDecember 2, 2013 | Steve MilneCitrus farmers in California's Central Valley are bracing for a cold snap that could see temperatures drop below freezing.
Rosy Calif. Budget Projections Prompt Calls for New SpendingDecember 2, 2013 | Ben AdlerMany California Democrats and progressive groups want to reinvest in programs devastated by years of budget cuts now that the state’s revenue outlook has improved. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Referendum Could Stop North Fork CasinoDecember 2, 2013 | Katie OrrAn Indian tribe located near Yosemite has state and federal approvals to build a casino off of its reservation. But a referendum on the California ballot next year might kill the project. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Black Bear Habitat, Range and Management Tracked By New ResearchDecember 2, 2013 | Ky PlaskonThe University of California Berkeley and The California Department of Wildlife are teaming up to study black bear habitat, range and management techniques. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Francisco Middle Schools Receive Historic GiftDecember 2, 2013San Francisco middle schools are in the midst of spending the largest gift ever given to the district. Salesforce.com's CEO Marc Benioff recently dropped a cool $2.7 million in the district, asking the money go towards innovation.
Tahoe License Plates Net $350,000 For EnvironmentDecember 1, 2013Special Lake Tahoe license plates in Nevada have generated another $350,000 for environmental projects at the Sierra lake straddling the Nevada-California border.
Calif. Health Insurers Restrict Doctor Choice To Lower CostsDecember 1, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornians shopping for health insurance next year are faced with many choices and different prices. The plans they choose also come with different combinations of doctors and hospitals. Some people are confused and frustrated. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.