EnvironmentStudy: Chemicals From Firefighting Foam In Drinking WaterAugust 9, 2016 | Ed JoyceA new study shows fire-fighting foam containing highly fluorinated chemicals is contaminating drinking water supplies around many of the nation's military bases, airports and industrial sites. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFewer Wildfires In 2016 On National Forest Lands In CaliforniaAugust 8, 2016 | Ed JoyceIt has been a busy fire season across California. But there are fewer fires in the state’s 18 U.S. national forests so far this year, compared to 2015. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThe 'New Normal' For Wildfires In CaliforniaAugust 3, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe number of acres burned by wildfires in the U.S. is about average for this time of year. But, in California, the 'new normal' includes larger and more frequent wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Berkeley Provost Criticized For Lax Discipline Resigns PostApril 15, 2016(AP) — The top academic officer at the University of California, Berkeley has resigned his position following criticism that he was too lenient on the now-former law school dean accused of sexually harassing his assistant.
Nevada Hires Embattled Ex-UC Berkeley Assistant CoachApril 9, 2016(AP) — A University of California, Berkeley assistant basketball coach who resigned following a reporter's sexual harassment allegations has been hired by another Division I team.
Poll: Californians Oppose Higher Gas Tax For Road RepairSeptember 1, 2015 | Steve MilneAnalysts say California is facing a $60 billion backlog of road repair projects. But a new poll finds most Californians are opposed to paying for those repairs with a higher gas tax or vehicle registration fee. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
USGS Awards $4M To Boost Earthquake Early Warning SystemsJuly 31, 2015(AP) - The U.S. Geological Survey has awarded $4 million to four universities in the Pacific Northwest and California to boost the development of earthquake early warning systems.
State GovernmentUse of Cell Phones By Drivers In California RisesJuly 14, 2015 | Ed JoyceTwo California agencies say more people are using cell phones while driving this year, compared to 2014. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought In California Is Killing Large Patches Of TreesJune 15, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe drought in California is stunting tree growth throughout the state and triggering a large die-off in the Sierra Nevada. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEarly Warning System For California Earthquakes Moving ForwardSeptember 3, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s earthquake early warning system is up and running – but there’s no money or infrastructure to distribute alerts to the general public yet. A conference at UC Berkeley Wednesday discussed the issue. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
