EnvironmentEl Niño Benefits Northern California In JanuaryJanuary 19, 2016 | Ed JoyceJanuary storms in northern California are partly the result of El Niño along with a shift in the southern jet stream. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentExceptional Drought Eases In Northern CaliforniaJanuary 14, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows that "exceptional drought" has been reduced in Northern California. But, wells, reservoirs, ground water, and soil moisture are all recovering slowly.
EnvironmentPotential Easing Of California Drought 'Slow To Develop'January 7, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe recent rain and snow in California is a good start but it will take more than one above-average year to replenish major reservoirs and groundwater.
EnvironmentEl Niño Helps, Won't End Historic California DroughtJanuary 6, 2016 | Ed JoyceRecord rainfall in parts of California, fueled in part by El Niño, won't end the state's historic four-year drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDespite Rain And Snow California Drought PersistsDecember 31, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe recent snow and rain help, but more is needed as California heads toward a record fifth year of drought.
California Farmers Could Learn Drought Lessons From IsraelDecember 11, 2015 | Amy QuintonOne Israeli farmer is producing food year-round in California's drought. His water-efficient methods could provide valuable lessons for farmers in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Law Enforcement Works To Stop Nut TheftDecember 7, 2015 | Rich IbarraAn organized ring of thieves has made been stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of nuts grown in the Central Valley. Growers and law enforcement agencies from five counties are on alert to stop the thefts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
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.
