EnvironmentDrought Forces Salmon Migration By TruckMarch 26, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe drought is causing state and federal fish agencies to take extraordinary steps to save fish. The agencies began to truck 30 million fall-run Chinook salmon from hatcheries to release sites close to the ocean in an effort to save them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWill Your Next House Produce More Energy Than It Consumes?March 25, 2014 | Bob MoffittUC Davis and a division of Honda say they've built a new house that saves energy and water, and reduces carbon emissions by 11 tons each year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAre New Fracking Regulations in California Enough?March 25, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia is instituting what some are calling the toughest regulations in the nation for the controversial oil extraction process known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. But some say the regulations don't go far enough and instead want a ban. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCity Issues More Than 350 Water Violation Notices In 48 HoursMarch 25, 2014 | Steve MilneIt's raining, but we're still in a drought and more than 350 people are getting a stern reminder about that from the City of Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Roseville Imposes Mandatory Water CutbacksMarch 24, 2014Roseville is requiring all residents to reduce their water use by 20 percent, starting today.
New Lights But Old Efficiency For City ProjectMarch 24, 2014 | Bob MoffittUPDATE 6:54 A.M. March 27, 2014: Three Sacramento neighborhoods are in line for new street lights. But, the new lights won't be much more efficient than the old ones. Two departments within the City appear to have their wires crossed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Restrictions on Rodent-Control Pesticides AnnouncedMarch 20, 2014 | Amy QuintonSome rodent-control pesticides commonly sold in stores will no longer be available in California beginning July 1st. The state Department of Pesticide Regulation is restricting their use. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tahoe Fire District Needs More Funding To Combat Serious Fire SeasonMarch 19, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District has reduced staff dedicated to wildfire prevention. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought Worsens Toxic Minerals In Crop SoilMarch 17, 2014 | Amy QuintonFarmers are not just dealing with a lack of water during this drought; they also have to fight salt and other toxic minerals in their crop soil. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Genetically Modified Food Advocates Hoping To Bypass Congressional GridlockMarch 17, 2014 | Max PringleAdvocates for labeling genetically modified food are taking a state-by-state approach to passing legislation to that end. They’re hoping to avoid Congressional gridlock. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.