Drought Forces Broadest Fishing Ban in State; Coho At Risk of ExtinctionFebruary 6, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s state Fish and Game Commission approved closures of dozens of rivers and streams in an attempt to protect threatened salmon and steelhead trout. Scientists are worried the drought may push Coho salmon to extinction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rain, Snow Falling And More On The WayFebruary 6, 2014 | Marianne RussRain is falling in the valley and a couple of feet of snow are expected in the Sierra over the next several days, but meteorologists say we're a long way from coming out of the drought. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City Hopes To Create One Transportation Plan From ManyFebruary 4, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento has had more than a dozen bicycle, vehicle and pedestrian traffic studies completed in the past decade. Now the City wants one more…to turn all of those studies into a transportation master plan. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought Hits Nevada Hard TooFebruary 4, 2014 | Steve MilneCalifornia isn't the only western state hit hard by drought - so is Nevada.
Calif. Citrus Growers Lost Big In December FreezeFebruary 3, 2014 | Ben AdlerAs if the drought weren’t bad enough, California’s $2 billion citrus industry says it lost nearly a quarter of its crop this year in a week-long freeze in early December. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought Stretches Calif. Farmers' Water SupplyFebruary 3, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe drought is affecting California farmers in different ways depending on where they farm. Some will turn to other water sources to make up at least part of the shortfall. Others will have to let some of their farmland go fallow. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tahoe Plans For Sustainable CommunitiesFebruary 3, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency unveiled its plan to meet California greenhouse gas emissions targets and rolled out its first Sustainable Communities Program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Water Deliveries Drop to ZeroJanuary 31, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe drought is forcing California to take unprecedented actions. For the first time in California history, both urban and agricultural water users that rely on the State Water Project will get no water deliveries. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Swarm Of Earthquakes Increase Intensity In NevadaJanuary 30, 2014 | Ky PlaskonA swarm of more than 100 earthquakes over the past ten days is raising concern among emergency managers in the Reno area. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Snow Brings Relief To Ski Resorts But Snow Survey DismalJanuary 30, 2014 | Amy QuintonSnow has finally fallen on the Sierra Nevada Mountains, bringing some relief to ski resorts. But it’s not enough to put a dent in the state’s drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.