Health Experts: Drought Poses Health RisksJanuary 27, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneHealth experts say California’s drought could increase the risk of illness and exacerbate existing problems people have getting safe drinking water.
Warm Winter Weather Brings Unseasonal Activity To YosemiteJanuary 24, 2014 | Rich IbarraA month into official "winter" Yosemite National Park is experiencing springtime in January with little snow and temperatures in the 60's. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Deal Reached at Calif. Capitol on Statewide Plastic Bag BanJanuary 23, 2014 | Ben AdlerUPDATED: A deal has been reached in the California legislature on a bill that would ban single-use plastic bags at grocery and big-box stores statewide starting in July of 2015. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Flood Map Makes Flood Insurance Optional For 3,500 homes, businessesJanuary 22, 2014 | Bob MoffittStarting in May, 3,500 homes and businesses in South Sacramento will no longer be required to have flood insurance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Congressmen Propose Drought Relief LegislationJanuary 22, 2014 | Amy QuintonAfter declaring a drought last week, California Governor Jerry Brown only briefly mentioned the drought during his state of the state speech. But several Central Valley Congressmen are calling for more action through federal legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Likely To Break Record For Most Days In A Row Without RainJanuary 22, 2014 | Marianne RussSacramento is expected to tie an unwelcome record today-- it will be the 46th day in a row without rain, during the rainy season. That hasn't happened since 1884.
City Of Sacramento: Meters Won't Be Used To Penalize Water WastersJanuary 21, 2014 | Bob MoffittAlmost half of the people living in the City of Sacramento have water meters. But none of the meters will be used to target or penalize people who are wasting water during the drought.
More California Wildfires Expected As Governor Declares DroughtJanuary 20, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia fire officials say the Governor’s drought declaration means they’ll be getting additional resources to handle the wildfire risks expected in what’s shaping up to be the driest winter on record. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Eased Water Regulations Trouble EnvironmentalistsJanuary 20, 2014Governor Jerry Brown's emergency drought declaration allows for easing some environmental rules in the face of low water supplies. That makes environmentalists, and fishing groups, nervous about water being held upstream.
Sparks Marina Deemed Safe Despite Massive Fish KillJanuary 19, 2014(AP) Though testing is incomplete, state officials say they're convinced a Nevada marina where an estimated 100,000 trout, bass and catfish died poses no danger to humans or animals.