EnvironmentSierra Snowpack Melts With Dry FebruaryFebruary 24, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe "bountiful" rain and snow in January has faded along with some of the gains in the Sierra Nevada snowpack. A dry, warm February in California has caused the water content in the snow to drop below normal to date. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ruling Raises Objections To Release Of Personal Student DataFebruary 24, 2016(AP) - A recent federal court ruling ordering the release of personal data on more than 10 million California students highlights the growing amount of information schools now collect - and the loopholes that allow it to be released.
Obama Bans US Imports Of Slave-Produced GoodsFebruary 24, 2016(AP) - President Barack Obama signed a bill Wednesday that includes a provision banning U.S. imports of fish caught by slaves in Southeast Asia, gold mined by children in Africa and garments sewn by abused women in Bangladesh.
Tech Teams Working To Keep CA Bees HealthyFebruary 24, 2016 | Rich IbarraCalifornia's almond orchards are in bloom and that has the bees busy. Without the bees to pollinate there would be no almonds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
East Sacramento Gas Leak Prompts EvacuationsFebruary 24, 2016The Sacramento Fire Department is reporting a gas leak on 39th and H Streets in East Sacramento. The area is being cordoned off and evacuations are in progress.
State GovernmentEx-State Senator Sentenced In Racketeering CaseFebruary 24, 2016(AP) - The Latest on the sentencing of former California state senator Leland Yee in a racketeering case.
California Tax Board Lowers Gas Tax 2.2 Cents Per GallonFebruary 24, 2016(AP) - California's tax board is lowering the state excise tax on gasoline by 2.2 cents per gallon.
California Opens Firefighter Facility In Wildfire-Prone AreaFebruary 24, 2016(AP) - California is reopening a long-shuttered facility for wildland firefighters as the state prepares for the summer fire season.
Ex-Firefighter In California Gets 5 Years For ArsonFebruary 24, 2016(AP) - A former firefighter who pleaded guilty to starting an 80-acre wildfire in California has been sentenced to five years in prison.
State GovernmentJudge Considers Blocking California Governor's Prison PlanFebruary 24, 2016(AP) - A judge is considering whether to block Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed ballot initiative to reduce California's prison population.
