More California Wildfires Expected As Governor Declares DroughtJanuary 20, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia fire officials say the Governor’s drought declaration means they’ll be getting additional resources to handle the wildfire risks expected in what’s shaping up to be the driest winter on record. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Eased Water Regulations Trouble EnvironmentalistsJanuary 20, 2014Governor Jerry Brown's emergency drought declaration allows for easing some environmental rules in the face of low water supplies. That makes environmentalists, and fishing groups, nervous about water being held upstream.
Sparks Marina Deemed Safe Despite Massive Fish KillJanuary 19, 2014(AP) Though testing is incomplete, state officials say they're convinced a Nevada marina where an estimated 100,000 trout, bass and catfish died poses no danger to humans or animals.
Theft Increasing Problem For California Nut FarmersJanuary 18, 2014(AP) The soaring value of California's nut crops is attracting a new breed of thieves, who have been making off with the pricey commodities by the truckload, recalling images of cattle rustlers of bygone days.
STOP Gets Another Go-ahead On Road To June BallotJanuary 17, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe group received notice it has submitted the required number of signatures to put a measure issue on the June ballot. But, the petitions must still clear the Sacramento City Clerk's office.
Water Agencies Relieved By Drought DeclarationJanuary 17, 2014 | Amy QuintonWater agencies are reacting with some relief to California Governor Jerry Brown’s drought declaration. The declaration makes it easier to manage the water that is available. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gov. Jerry Brown Declares Drought In CaliforniaJanuary 17, 2014 | Amy QuintonUPDATED (1 PM): As expected, California Governor Jerry Brown Friday declared a drought. He also urged Californians to voluntarily reduce water use by twenty-percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Obama Proposes Changes To NSAJanuary 17, 2014Leaks from former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden have revealed a great deal about the NSA's surveillance programs. Obama is laying out his thinking about what needs to be done differently.
Foster Farms Plant Closure Leaves Locals Out of WorkJanuary 17, 2014The largest poultry plant in the Central Valley remains closed, impacting struggling immigrants in the small town of Livingston, about an hour north of Fresno. The plant closed voluntarily on Sunday following an earlier infestation of cockroaches.
Nevada Committee To Review Hunting Season For Black BearsJanuary 17, 2014 | Ky PlaskonHuman-bear conflicts on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe increased 110 percent last year over 2012. That’s according to a new report from the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
