Officials: 10 Communities At Risk Of Running Out Of Water In 60 DaysFebruary 19, 2014 | Amy QuintonTen communities in California are at risk of running out of water in the next 60 days, the California Department of Public Health says the list is likely to grow as the drought continues. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Army Corps Seeks Feedback On Raising Folsom DamFebruary 17, 2014 | Steve MilneEngineers with the federal government want to get your feedback on a plan to raise Folsom Dam. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
President Obama Addresses California Drought In Central Valley (FULL SPEECH)February 14, 2014President Obama spoke at a farm in Los Banos Friday afternoon, during a brief three-hour visit to the Central Valley. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Central Valley Residents React To Obama VisitFebruary 14, 2014President Obama is in California's Central Valley this afternoon to view the damage caused by the drought and announce more than 170 million dollars in federal aid. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
President Obama to Visit Central Valley FridayFebruary 14, 2014 | Ben AdlerPresident Obama flies to California’s Central Valley Friday, where he’ll announce drought aid for farmers, food banks and rural communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Capitol Roundup: Brown On The Drought; More Money For Arts?February 13, 2014 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown says California’s different regions make it hard to develop water policies that would satisfy the entire state. Meanwhile, a lawmaker wants to quintuple state funding to the California Arts Council.
California Senators Introduce Bill To Get More Water To Dry CommunitiesFebruary 12, 2014 | Matt LasloCalifornia's two Democratic U.S. Senators have introduced a bill that could send more water to communities struggling through the drought. The bill was written by Sen. Dianne Feinstein Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Grants May Provide Some Drought ReliefFebruary 12, 2014 | Marianne RussNew grants for regional water projects may provide some drought relief for California.
Total California Water Storage Near Decade LowFebruary 6, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins are experiencing the steepest drop in water storage in nearly a decade. A new study looked at all water storage in the basins, including snow, surface water, soil moisture and groundwater. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Natural Gas Shortage Prompts Statewide Flex AlertFebruary 6, 2014 | Max PringleThe California Independent System Operator has issued a statewide Flex Alert for today (Thursday) because of a shortage of natural gas. Supplies are tight because of extreme cold in the Northeast. The ISO is calling for reduced energy use all day. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.