State GovernmentClean Water Advocates Call Proposed Recycled Water Rules 'Permissive'May 1, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia state water managers are responding to the drought by proposing to change the permitting process for recycled water production. Clean water advocates want tighter quality controls. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFarmers Forecasting Less Rice, Higher Prices Because of DroughtApril 30, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia supplies virtually all of the nation’s sushi rice and half of it is exported. But of all the food crops in the state, rice is likely to be affected by the drought the most. The mere speculation of losses is already driving up prices. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
McKinley Village Approved With Some ChangesApril 30, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council has approved the McKinley Village development for East Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentManteca Company Crafts Cardboard Wine BottlesApril 27, 2014 | Rich IbarraA Manteca company will be making wine bottles, but instead of using glass, the bottles will be made from cardboard. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Calif. Drought Orders, Requests From Gov. BrownApril 25, 2014 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown’s latest executive order to combat the drought has some aid for farmers, fish and firefighters – and some requests for all Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentElk Grove Opens State-Of-Art Waste Transfer FacilityApril 22, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe City of Elk Grove celebrated Earth Day Tuesday by opening the first-of-its-kind facility to collect hazardous and electronic waste. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHound Hunting Ban Targeted For RepealApril 22, 2014 | Ben AdlerOne of the biggest battles at the California state Capitol two years ago is back for another debate. Hunting groups want to repeal the ban on using dogs to hunt bears and bobcats. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSpring Rain And Snow Bring Increased Water AllocationsApril 18, 2014 | Amy QuintonRain and snow may not have pushed California out of its drought, but the late season precipitation will mean a little more water for State Water Project users. There is also relief for some federal Central Valley Project users. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislation Would Protect Communities From Oil Train AccidentsApril 17, 2014 | Amy QuintonRailroads plan to increase their shipments of crude oil by train throughout California. One lawmaker wants to make sure emergency planners can protect communities from potential train accidents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCourt Rules Against U.S. Bureau of Reclamation In Delta Smelt BattleApril 17, 2014(AP) -- An appeals court says federal officials should have consulted wildlife agencies about potential harm to a tiny, threatened fish before issuing contracts for water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.