California Prepares For Third Straight Dry YearDecember 17, 2013 | Amy QuintonThe California Department of Water Resources is preparing the state’s farmers for a third straight dry year. It has assembled a drought management team to deal with the water shortage. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: State Power Grid Needs To Incorporate Individual Homes In SystemDecember 17, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe California Independent System Operator or Cal-ISO says the relationship between the state's power grid and the people who use it needs more give-and-take. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Chevron Faces Possible EPA Fines Or ChargesDecember 17, 2013The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Chevron Corporation failed to maintain equipment and didn't adequately respond to airborne chemical releases at its Richmond refinery,where a huge fire erupted in August of 2012.
Lack Of Wind, Rain Makes Burning IllegalDecember 17, 2013 | Steve MilneIf you live in Sacramento or San Joaquin counties where overnight temperatures are dipping into the upper 30s, or the Reno area where it's even colder, you may be tempted to use your fireplace. But you could be fined if you do. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Wildfire Burns In Big SurDecember 17, 2013At least 15 homes have been destroyed and about 100 people have been forced to evacuate as a wildfire continues to burn in the Big Sur area of California, along the state's central coast.
Street Car Proponents Say Project Is Moving AlongDecember 13, 2013 | Bob MoffittSacramento and West Sacramento are a step closer to a streetcar line that would connect the two cities.
Tahoe District Proposal To Require Bear-Proof Trash Containers Moves ForwardDecember 12, 2013 | Ky PlaskonFor the first time, the Incline Village General Improvement District is moving forward with proposals to mandate bear-proof trash containers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Groups Call for Repayment of Loan From Cap-and-Trade Auction ProceedsDecember 11, 2013 | Amy QuintonA coalition of environmental and business groups says California Governor Jerry Brown must repay a $500-million loan from the state’s cap-and-trade auction proceeds. It says the money should go to programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lawmakers Urge Brown, Obama To Declare Drought Emergency in Calif.December 11, 2013California lawmakers are urging Gov. Jerry Brown and President Barack Obama to declare a drought emergency declaration in the state.
Tree-thinning Effort Affecting Christmas Tree Cutting ProgramDecember 10, 2013 | Ky PlaskonThe tree-thinning program to reduce fire danger in the Tahoe National Forest is having an unexpected consequence. There are fewer trees for the popular public Christmas tree cutting program and the U.S. Forest Service are handing out fewer permits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.