EnvironmentFire Officials: Hobby Drones Hamper Firefighting In CaliforniaJuly 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceFederal, state, Sacramento County and other fire agencies want people who fly hobby drones to stay out the sky near wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPrivacy Legislation Proposed To Balance New TechnologyFebruary 25, 2015 | Katie OrrTechnology is rapidly evolving and becoming more interactive. And some California lawmakers want to make sure those developments don't compromise consumer privacy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Takes On Questions Drones CreateFebruary 17, 2015 | Katie OrrUnmanned aerial vehicles, more commonly known as drones, are becoming increasingly popular. Today a hearing in the California state Senate will try to answer some of the questions drones create. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drone Conference In Reno Focuses On FarmingOctober 22, 2014 | Ky PlaskonAn unmanned aerial vehicle conference in Reno is focussing on helping farmers survive in the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Drone Veto Concerns Privacy AdvocatesOctober 2, 2014 | Katie OrrA recent veto by Governor Jerry Brown could mean more law enforcement drones flying through California skies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Park Officials Say Drones Becoming A Nuisance At YosemiteMay 6, 2014 | Rich IbarraPark managers at Yosemite say aerial drones have become a nuisance in the national park. While drones have been banned for a long time, few people knew it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bill Would Establish Strict Rules For Drone UseJanuary 30, 2014(AP) -- The California Assembly has approved legislation that would restrict the way government agencies can use drones.
