State GovernmentBlog: Legislature's Final Day Of SessionAugust 29, 2014 | Ben AdlerGet the latest on the California Legislature's final hours of work for the 2013-14 session.
Drought: Tough Choices For California Water ManagersAugust 26, 2014 | Ed JoyceReleasing reservoir water to keep salmon from dying is one of many tough water allocation decisions in this third year of the California drought.
Drought And Old Landscaping Ideas Causing Tree StressAugust 11, 2014 | Bob MoffittSome trees in California are having a tough go of it because of the drought. Tree experts say many of us have set ourselves up for failure in our yards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Help Tree Canopy Cut Back On Water UseJuly 21, 2014 | Bob MoffittThere are 500,000 trees in the City of Sacramento and some may need extra care during the drought. The City's urban forester says that care may save you time, your tree, and money. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Californians Get $9.7 Million In Fed Drought AidJuly 18, 2014AP - U.S. Agriculture Secretary announced drought aid to help rural Californians.
State GovernmentCalifornia Water Wasters Can Now Be FinedJuly 15, 2014 | Katie OrrWasting water could really start to cost you in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought Could Cost California Economy $2.2 Billion In 2014, Says StudyJuly 15, 2014 | Max PringleThe drought could damage California’s economy to the tune of $2.2 billion this year, according to a new study. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: Groundwater Management Plans Need ImprovementJuly 10, 2014 | Amy QuintonA new report finds groundwater management plans in California are outdated, lack important details, and need significant improvement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentState Cracking Down On Water Curtailment ComplianceJuly 2, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia regulators are streamlining the process of fining water rights holders who don’t stop taking water once the state tells them they should. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Assembly Committee Passes Groundwater Rules BillJune 24, 2014 | Max PringleLocal California water agencies would be able to establish rules governing groundwater use for the first time under a bill that passed an Assembly committee Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.