EnvironmentStorm Prep: Leaf Piles Could Clog DrainsDecember 3, 2015 | Ed JoyceDuring storms, uncollected leaf piles in Sacramento city streets could clog gutters and storm drains. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Improves In Pacific Northwest, Not CaliforniaNovember 25, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest U.S. Drought Monitor showed no change to drought conditions in California over the past week. But, the report does not include the storm that brought rain to valleys and snow to the Sierra Nevada this week.
EnvironmentSacramento Area Water Conservation Rate 27 Percent In OctoberNovember 23, 2015 | Ed JoyceTwo million Sacramento-area water users conserved 27 percent in October, the same rate as September. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Recent Storms Help Sierra Snowpack Not Water SupplyNovember 19, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere is no change this week to the drought in California, despite the recent storms that have brought snow to the Sierra. Reservoir storage in California remains the second lowest on record. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRoseville Offers Recycled Water For ResidentsNovember 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe City of Roseville is making recycled water available to residents as the drought in California heads toward a fifth consecutive year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAmerican River Parkway Cleanup Saturday In SacramentoNovember 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceA popular area along the American River Parkway in Sacramento is the location for a clean-up event Saturday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Snowpack ‘Well Above Normal’ in SierraNovember 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe drought update released Thursday shows that recent storms have helped the Sierra snowpack, but did not bring any improvement to California's long-term drought.
EnvironmentMore Snow In Forecast For Sierra NevadaNovember 11, 2015 | Ed JoyceTwo storms have brought snow to the Sierra Nevada so far in November. Another one is forecast to bring more snow Sunday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Ski Areas Opening, Rain, Snow A Good StartNovember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceWith many Sierra ski resorts opening early and the third storm system in as many weeks on the way to California, November is starting to look more "typical" after four years of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPeople Flock To See Sandhill Cranes In LodiNovember 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe 19th annual Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival this weekend is expected to bring thousands of visitors to see the stately birds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.