Snow Conditions At Tahoe Ski ResortsJanuary 30, 2014Resort managers and owners are breathing a sigh of relief Thursday as snow continues to fall in the Tahoe area. Take a look at reports coming from various resorts.
Obama, Brown Discuss Calif. DroughtJanuary 30, 2014(AP) -- President Barack Obama and Governor Jerry Brown spoke Wednesday about actions the federal government can take in light of California's historic drought.
Overnight Snowfall Could Improve Snow SurveyJanuary 30, 2014 | Marianne RussCalifornia water managers will measure the Sierra snowpack Thursday, and the snowfall overnight may improve the results marginally.
Bill Would Establish Strict Rules For Drone UseJanuary 30, 2014(AP) -- The California Assembly has approved legislation that would restrict the way government agencies can use drones.
Calif. Leaders Working On Urgency Bill To Combat DroughtJanuary 30, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown and legislative leaders are preparing an urgency measure that would authorize more than half a billion dollars in short-term anti-drought actions. They met Thursday at the state Capitol to discuss the legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Statewide Poll Shows Californians Approve of Governor Brown's PerformanceJanuary 29, 2014A new Public Policy Institute of California survey shows the majority of Californians approve of the job Governor Jerry Brown is doing. The state legislature also gets good marks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
STOP Files Suit To Force Vote On Public Funds For ArenaJanuary 29, 2014Groups seeking to force a public vote on a new Sacramento arena and other publicly-funded projects have sued the Sacramento City Clerk, the City, and the City Council. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought Pushing Central Coast Coho Salmon To ExtinctionJanuary 29, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s drought is wreaking havoc on one species of fish, pushing it close to extinction. Wildlife biologists say most of the Central Coast coho salmon are stranded or struggling to survive. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dry Weather Speeds Rim Fire CleanupJanuary 29, 2014 | Rich IbarraThe lack of rain and snow in the Sierra has helped speed cleanup of one of the worst fires in California history. Crews have made substantial progress on land burned in the Rim Fire. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Assembly to Tackle Teacher Retirement Fund DebtJanuary 29, 2014 | Katie OrrSome lawmakers say it’s time to get serious about paying down debt accrued by California's teachers’ retirement system. But that will take a big financial commitment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.