Capitol Roundup: New Chemical Regulations; Marijuana LegalizationSeptember 26, 2013 | Ben AdlerSome common household products like carpet adhesive or nail polish could be regulated under a new program designed to limit the use of toxic chemicals. Meanwhile, a top lawmaker comes out against legalizing marijuana as an initiative effort begins. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rite Aid Wrong-Doing Worth $12 Million SettlementSeptember 25, 2013 | Bob MoffittImproper disposal of pesticides, prescription drugs, and patient records by Rite Aid drug stores in California have resulted in a $12 million judgment against the company. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Two New Water Bond Alternatives Draw Lawmakers' ScrutinySeptember 24, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers are taking a closer look at two new water bond proposals that would replace the measure currently set for next November’s ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Signs Fracking Regulation BillSeptember 20, 2013 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown signed 10 bills into law today, including a measure regulating the practice of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rim Fire Leaves Sierra 'Moonscape' For The AgesSeptember 18, 2013Fire officials say devastation from the Rim Fire is the largest in the area since the 14th Century, calling the area a contiguous 'moonscape.' The fire is now 84 percent contained.
Ninth Circuit Upholds California Emissions LawSeptember 18, 2013 | Katie OrrEnvironmentalists are celebrating a court ruling today upholding California’s low emission fuel standards. But fuel manufactures say the law is unfair. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Water Flows Cut at Lake OrovilleSeptember 17, 2013 | Bob MoffittWith an eye on a possible third consecutive year of low rain totals, the California Department of Water Resources is reducing the amount of water released from Lake Oroville into the Feather River.
Full Containment of Rim Fire Expected Next Week, Landscape Recovery Could Take DecadesSeptember 12, 2013 | Rich IbarraThe Rim Fire has grown to the third largest in California history, with full containment expected on Sept. 20. Officials say it could take decades for the landscape to recover. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CEQA Changes Narrowed, Broader Effort Delayed (Again)September 11, 2013 | Ben AdlerDemocratic Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg is shelving most of his effort to streamline the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, this year. The decision came late Wednesday night at the end of the second-to-last day of legislative session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rim Fire Damage Assessment BeginsSeptember 10, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe Tuolomne River Trust says dozens of scientists are combing through the charred area burned by the Rim Fire this week to find out how much ecological damage was done.