EnvironmentDespite Rain, Drought Unchanged In CaliforniaSeptember 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe recent rains did not improve drought conditions over the past week in California but the seasonal outlook shows some improvement for parts of the state.
EnvironmentSacramento Water Conservation Averaging 37 PercentSeptember 23, 2015 | Steve MilneNew data show the Sacramento region has averaged a 37 percent reduction in water use. That's well beyond the 25 percent reduction mandated by Governor Jerry Brown to help deal with the drought. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornians Cut Water Use 31 Percent In JulyAugust 27, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornians are exceeding Governor Jerry Brown's 25 percent conservation mandate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Rains Help Southern CaliforniaAugust 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceA slight decrease in severe drought in the last week for one part of California and Nevada saw an increase in the intensity of exceptional drought.
EnvironmentJudge Clears Way For Regulators To Enforce Water CutbacksAugust 4, 2015 | Amy QuintonA Sacramento County Superior Court judge has denied a water district's request for a preliminary injunction against the State Water Resources Control Board. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Tightens Grip In Western U.S. As Wildfires SpreadJuly 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe above-average rains of the past week did not ease drought conditions or improve reservoir storage in California. The drought expanded in other parts of the western U.S.
EnvironmentClimate Change Meets Drought In CaliforniaJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceDrought, combined with the effects of climate change, may likely mean more water restrictions in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento June Water Conservation Rate Is 35 PercentJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoycePeople in the Sacramento-area exceeded the mandated water conservation goal last month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Regulators Look At Pricing To Encourage ConservationJuly 8, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water regulators are discussing how to maximize conservation during the drought by changing the price of water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRecord Heat Dries Out California, Fire Risk IncreasesJuly 2, 2015 | Ed JoyceRecord summer heat has increased fire risk in California and the Western U.S. as drought conditions expand.
