State GovernmentBill Aims To Protect Homeowners Who Are Attempting To Reduce Water UseApril 4, 2014(AP) -- A bill moving in the California Legislature now would protect people in homeowner associations from retribution if they reduce water use for landscaping.
EnvironmentAre New Fracking Regulations in California Enough?March 25, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia is instituting what some are calling the toughest regulations in the nation for the controversial oil extraction process known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. But some say the regulations don't go far enough and instead want a ban. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Roseville Imposes Mandatory Water CutbacksMarch 24, 2014Roseville is requiring all residents to reduce their water use by 20 percent, starting today.
New Water Storage Project ProposedMarch 19, 2014 | Bob MoffittTwo northern California Congressmen have introduced legislation that would help create a new lake and nearly two million gallons of water storage northwest of Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Court Approves California Delta Smelt ProtectionsMarch 13, 2014(AP) - A federal appeals court has largely upheld a 2008 plan that called for restrictions on water deliveries from California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to protect a tiny, threatened fish.
California Seeks To Dam 3 Delta ChannelsMarch 13, 2014(AP) -- California water officials are planning to temporarily dam three channels on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta if California's drought persists.
Report Reveals Funding Gaps In Calif. Water ManagementMarch 12, 2014 | Amy QuintonA new Public Policy Institute of California report shows the state is facing critical funding gaps when it comes to managing the state’s water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought Plan Calls For Moving Young Salmon Via TrucksMarch 11, 2014(AP) -- Because of California's lingering drought, millions of young California salmon could soon be migrating to the ocean via freeways instead of the Sacramento River.
Bees Feeling Effects of California DroughtMarch 6, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe drought has left honey bees without their normal supply of wildflowers to feed on. Beekeepers have supplemented their diet, but that lacks nutrition to keep hives healthy. CapRadio's Amy Quinton tags along with a local beekeeper to learn more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Approves Grass For Cash PlanMarch 5, 2014 | Marianne RussThe city of Sacramento is moving ahead with a plan to offer rebates to people who rip out their front lawns and replace them with drought-tolerant landscaping. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
