EnvironmentCalifornia Council Works To Streamline Water Quality DataOctober 13, 2014 | Ed JoyceAs California faces the prospect of another year of drought, a group tasked to coordinate water quality monitoring across state agencies is working to streamline the process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Runs Campaign Ad For PropositionsOctober 8, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has produced his first campaign ads of the season, but they’re not for his own reelection campaign. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Keep Increasing Water ConservationOctober 7, 2014 | Katie OrrThe water conservation message appears to be sinking in with Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Groundwater LegislationSeptember 16, 2014 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown has signed a package of legislation aimed at regulating groundwater use in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Improving Water ConservationSeptember 9, 2014 | Katie OrrIt appears messages about the need for water conservation are beginning to get through to Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPineapple Express Storms Could Ease California DroughtSeptember 8, 2014 | Ed JoyceEl Niño is not expected to end the California drought but ‘atmospheric rivers’ might help. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Field Turf Replacing Natural GrassSeptember 5, 2014 | Bob MoffittHigh School football is upon us and tonight three Sacramento-area schools will begin the new season on brand new artificial turf - paid for with bonds that voters approved in 2012.
EnvironmentForecasters Say Chances Are El Niño Won't End California's DroughtSeptember 4, 2014 | Ed JoyceForecasters say the chances are diminishing that El Niño will bring rain to California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Utility Says Trees Water Consumption Worth The BenefitsSeptember 3, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento Municipal Utility District's shade tree program has been around for 25 years. In spite of the drought, the utility says it will continue to fund the program for at least another two years because of the benefits trees provide. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought: City Asks To Extend Washer Rebate ProgramSeptember 1, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento wants to continue a washing machine rebate program that started in 2009 until the end of the decade. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
