EnvironmentCalifornia Cities Rank High On ‘Unhealthy Air’ ReportApril 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe American Lung Association's annual air quality report said many California cities have some of the worst air pollution in the country. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWildlife Officials Take Steps To Restore Largest Salmon Run in CaliforniaFebruary 18, 2015 | Amy QuintonState and federal fish and wildlife agencies will take a significant step Wednesday in restoring what was once the largest salmon run in California. Thousands of hatchery-raised spring-run Chinook salmon will be released into the San Joaquin River. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drilling Through the Drought: A Look At Well Drilling Activity In The Central ValleySeptember 8, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone | Marnette FederisThere’s been a drilling frenzy for water in the San Joaquin Valley during the drought. And it’s evident in the number of well permits issued by eight Central Valley counties. Capital Public Radio obtained the data from each county.
Report: Groundwater Supply At Historic LowMay 1, 2014 | Marianne RussA smaller snowpack and dwindling groundwater resources may lead California water managers to issue new water restrictions.