Winter Snow Survey Better Than Last Year But Not Good EnoughDecember 30, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s first winter snow survey paints another fairly bleak picture of the potential for runoff restoring water levels in the state’s reservoirs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Requiring Harassment Training For Farm EmployeesDecember 30, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s farm fields can be threatening places for agriculture workers. But a new law going into effect next year is designed to make those fields a bit safer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Laws: Schools To Limit Willful Defiance OffensesDecember 30, 2014 | Steve MilneCalifornia elementary school teachers and administrators will soon be returning to work after the holiday break. A new state law starting January 1 will affect how they discipline some students. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Goats Used For Christmas Tree RecyclingDecember 30, 2014 | Ky PlaskonA new program in the Reno area using goats to recycle Christmas trees has already collected more than 70 trees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Here's Why Obama Said The U.S. Is 'Less Racially Divided'December 30, 2014The president says incidents in the past year have "surfaced" long-simmering issues between minority communities and authorities, allowing for a healthy airing of grievances.
AirAsia Crash: Rescue Crews Pull Bodies, Find Plane Wreckage In Java SeaDecember 30, 2014Rescuers scouring the waters off Indonesia say they have found dozens of bodies. Flight QZ8501, which was carrying 155 passengers and seven crew members, vanished on Sunday.
California Fire Investigation Finds No Sex TapeDecember 30, 2014(AP) - Sixteen state firefighters have been placed on paid leave in an ongoing investigation that grew out of what California fire officials say were unfounded allegations of a sex tape.
Strong Winds Knock Out Power And Down TreesDecember 30, 2014SMUD reported several large power outages earlier this afternoon but quickly restored power to more than 10,000 customers. Currently they are working to restore power to 1,253 customers.
State GovernmentPlastic Bag Ban Opponents Turn In Referendum SignaturesDecember 29, 2014 | Ben AdlerOpponents of California’s new statewide plastic bag ban say they’ve collected enough signatures to give voters a chance to reject it. If the referendum qualifies, the law set to take effect July 1st will be delayed until the November 2016 election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dry, Cold Storm Headed Our WayDecember 29, 2014 | Bob MoffittCold air from Canada is expected to bring wind and a little snow to the Sierra just in time for New Year's Eve.
