State GovernmentBrown: California's Water System 'Engineered'November 13, 2014 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown says people must acknowledge that water doesn't flow freely in California anymore. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Brings Early Harvest For Mandarin Oranges in Placer CountyNovember 13, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe mandarin orange crop in Placer County is being harvested earlier than normal this year due to the drought in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Closer To Water Meter MandateNovember 12, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe City of Sacramento is moving closer to meeting a mandate for water meters at the city's 136,000 residences. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Water Levels In California's Reservoirs Continue To DropNovember 10, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s water reserves continue to plummet in the drought. Some of the state’s major reservoirs are nearing historic lows. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought: Sacramento Region Receives Millions In GrantsNovember 6, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe California Department of Water Resources has awarded more than $14 million in grants for water-related projects in the Sacramento region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNestlé Water Plant's Impact On Sacramento's SupplyNovember 6, 2014 | Ed JoyceCritics claim the Nestlé water bottling plant is draining Sacramento's water supply and marking it up for profit at a time when the on-going drought is reducing supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Water Conservation Rate Statewide Drops in SeptemberNovember 4, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornians have used 10.3 percent less water in September compared to a year ago. But that’s a lower conservation rate than August. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Farmers Needed To Flood Fields For Birds In DroughtNovember 3, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service is looking for farmers in the Sacramento Valley willing to flood their fields to help migrating birds. Experts are worried that without enough habitat, birds will die in the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLake Tahoe Ski Resorts Plan November OpeningNovember 3, 2014 | Ed JoyceLast weekend's storm in Northern California brought several inches of snow to many Sierra ski resorts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Water Use Drops In Sacramento Region in SeptemberOctober 30, 2014 | Amy QuintonOverall water use decreased again in September compared to last year in the Sacramento region. Water providers are also pumping less groundwater, despite a heavier reliance on it in the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
