EnvironmentRecycling, Desalination Focus Of New Feinstein Drought BillJuly 30, 2015(AP) -- Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California has come out with a new drought relief bill that emphasizes long-term investments in desalination, recycling and new or expanded reservoirs.
California Guard Uses Drone To Search For Missing TeacherJuly 30, 2015(AP) -- The California National Guard is using a drone to search El Dorado National Forest for a missing San Francisco teacher.
Union Pacific Train Derails In Galt; No InjuriesJuly 30, 2015(AP) - A Union Pacific train carrying consumer goods has derailed near Galt.
EnvironmentRocky Fire In Lake County Quickly Grows To 3,000 Acres; Evacuations OrderedJuly 29, 2015The Rocky Fire in Lake County grew quickly Wednesday afternoon and evening, spreading to 3,000 acres, with zero percent containment. Fire officials say several outbuildings have been destroyed, and evacuation orders have been issued.
Poll Shows Support For California's Climate Change EffortsJuly 29, 2015 | Ben AdlerClimate change has clearly caught the attention of Californians. A new poll shows wide support for the state’s current – and future – efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNorthern California Wildfire Roundup: Kyburz, Willow, Rocky And SwedesJuly 29, 2015A round up of some of the wildfires currently burning in Northern and Central California as of Wednesday afternoon.
State GovernmentNapolitano Testifies On Campus Sexual AssaultsJuly 29, 2015 | Katie OrrU.S. Senators today called University of California President Janet Napolitano to testify about what UC has done to combat sexual assault. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGrowing Urban Goat MovementJuly 29, 2015 | Steve MilneFirst it was chickens. Now goats seem to be making the transition from barnyard to backyard in some West Coast cities. But the animals are still illegal within Sacramento city limits. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lowell Fire: Crews Make Progress As Containment GrowsJuly 29, 2015UPDATE: 6:12 p.m. - The blaze is holding at 2,303 acres and is now 50 percent contained. Evacuation warnings have been downgraded to advisories and residents are returning home.
EnvironmentSacramento Valley Ozone Levels 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups'July 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceOzone levels have reached 'unhealthy' levels in Sacramento and surrounding counties due to triple digit heat and lack of wind.
