Obama, Brown Discuss Calif. DroughtJanuary 30, 2014(AP) -- President Barack Obama and Governor Jerry Brown spoke Wednesday about actions the federal government can take in light of California's historic drought.
Overnight Snowfall Could Improve Snow SurveyJanuary 30, 2014 | Marianne RussCalifornia water managers will measure the Sierra snowpack Thursday, and the snowfall overnight may improve the results marginally.
Calif. Leaders Working On Urgency Bill To Combat DroughtJanuary 30, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown and legislative leaders are preparing an urgency measure that would authorize more than half a billion dollars in short-term anti-drought actions. They met Thursday at the state Capitol to discuss the legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought Pushing Central Coast Coho Salmon To ExtinctionJanuary 29, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s drought is wreaking havoc on one species of fish, pushing it close to extinction. Wildlife biologists say most of the Central Coast coho salmon are stranded or struggling to survive. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dry Weather Speeds Rim Fire CleanupJanuary 29, 2014 | Rich IbarraThe lack of rain and snow in the Sierra has helped speed cleanup of one of the worst fires in California history. Crews have made substantial progress on land burned in the Rim Fire. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rain Expected In Parched Northern Calif.January 29, 2014 | Marianne RussThe first significant storm since early December is headed to parched Northern California Wednesday and Thursday.
Farm Bill Deal Protects California Egg LawJanuary 28, 2014 | Amy QuintonA compromise on the federal farm bill has protected California’s egg law that requires hens have enough room to spread their wings. Congressional negotiators rejected the so-called "King Amendment" that was part of the House version of the farm bill. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Water Projects Before Sacramento City CouncilJanuary 27, 2014 | Bob Moffitt The Sacramento City Council is expected to vote Tuesday night on water meter and sewer line projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Roseville To Start Using Groundwater In Effort To Preserve Folsom Reservoir January 27, 2014 | Marianne Russ | Steve MilneThe city of Roseville is taking steps to protect the water in Folsom Reservoir during the drought.
Dry Winter Creates Busy Season for Fire AgenciesJanuary 27, 2014 | Katie OrrIt’s the middle of winter, but you wouldn’t know it based on the number of wildfires in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.