California Food And Farm Activists Push For Critical LegislationJanuary 8, 2014 | Max PringleFarming and healthy food advocates from around California were in Sacramento Wednesday asking lawmakers to focus on challenges facing the state’s food production system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mendocino County Declares Drought EmergencyJanuary 8, 2014(AP) -- A historic run of dry weather in California and concerns over water supply prompted officials in Mendocino County to declare a drought emergency.
Water Managers Say Drought Proclamation ExpectedJanuary 7, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water managers painted a dismal picture of dry conditions and low reservoir levels to the state Board of Food and Agriculture Tuesday. They say a drought proclamation from the Governor may come as soon as February 1st. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dramatic Reduction In Water Flows From Nimbus Dam To American RiverJanuary 7, 2014 | Marianne RussWater levels in Sacramento's American River will be significantly lower, starting Tuesday.
New Study Shows Wildfire Pollution Could Harm Infant ImmunityJanuary 7, 2014 | Max PringleA California National Primate Research Center Study shows for the first time today that pollution caused by wild fires can harm infant immune systems. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Water Level At New Hogan Reservoir Drops To One-Third Of CapacityJanuary 7, 2014 | Rich IbarraLack of rain has many valley water agencies worried about low reservoir supplies for the months ahead Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Governor's Possible Budget Move On Cap And Trade Gets Mixed ReactionsJanuary 6, 2014 | Amy QuintonEnvironmental groups are reacting to the possibility that California Governor Jerry Brown’s budget may propose using cap-and-trade revenue for High Speed Rail. The state has generated $530-million from the greenhouse gas emissions reduction program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Public Hearing Today On Fracking RegulationsJanuary 6, 2014 | Amy QuintonInterim regulations for the controversial oil extraction process known as “fracking” went into effect in California last week. But several public hearings are scheduled across the state this week on permanent regulations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dry Conditions Expected in California's First Snow Survey Of New YearJanuary 2, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s first snow survey is scheduled for Friday. The Department of Water Resources says results are expected to be dramatically different from last year’s readings. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Remodeling Home May Mean Upgrading PlumbingJanuary 2, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornians who want to remodel a home built before 1994 may have to agree to install water-efficient plumbing in order to obtain a building permit. The 2009 law that takes effect in January is creating some confusion in the building industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.