EnvironmentPoll: Californians Disagree On Reasons For Water ShortageApril 16, 2014 | Marianne RussA new survey finds Californians are split over the cause of the state's drought.
EnvironmentSacramento 'River Cats' Troubling To Wildlife, Human HealthApril 16, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneSacramento animal managers say there could be as many as 77,000 stray cats in the city and some people feed them. But experts say the feral animals can pose risks to the ecosystem and human health. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: Forest Fuel Reduction Cheaper Than Fighting FiresApril 15, 2014 | Ky PlaskonA new study says its cheaper to reduce forest fuels than fight fires. The problem is where to get the money. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCity Contradicts Itself With Watering RestrictionsApril 15, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento declared a drought in January, but city code still requires property owners keep their lawns watered and landscaping maintained. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentYosemite Waterfalls Expected To Dry Up Earlier Due to DroughtApril 14, 2014 | Rich IbarraHundreds of waterfalls are cascading throughout Yosemite National Park, but they may not last too much longer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTransit, Housing Would Get Cap-And-Trade Monies Under ProposalApril 14, 2014 | Amy QuintonMoney generated from California’s cap-and-trade program would go to mass transit, sustainable affordable housing and high speed rail under a proposal by Senate leader Darrell Steinberg. Steinberg is backtracking from his previous proposal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California to Hold First Public Workshop On Lead Ammo BanApril 11, 2014 | Max PringleA ban on lead hunting ammunition starts this week, and wildlife officials want to hear from hunters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Operations Plan For Water Projects ReleasedApril 9, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia and federal agencies have released a plan about how they’ll operate the state and federal water projects during the drought. The plan does not change water allocations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThe San Joaquin River Is The Nation's Most Endangered RiverApril 9, 2014 | Rich IbarraCalifornia's second longest river is on the list of America's Most Endangered Rivers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Legislature Debates Fracking MoratoriumApril 8, 2014 | Amy QuintonA California senate committee has moved a bill forward that would place a moratorium on fracking. The move comes less than a year after the passage of legislation that regulates the oil-extraction process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.