Wildlife Services: Salmon OK This Year But 2014 a ConcernSeptember 9, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe next wave of salmon to migrate up central California rivers has begun. State and federal fish and wildlife services say water is key to assisting that journey. Preparations begin this week for another dry year in 2014.
Rim Fire Aftermath to be Discussed at Sunday Twain Harte MeetingSeptember 7, 2013Fire officials plan to discuss the status of the Rim Fire with area residents at a special meeting, set for 6 p.m. Sunday at the Twain Harte Park Amphitheater in Twain Harte. Containment is holding at 80 percent, while the fire continues to burn.
Rim Fire Caused by Hunter's Illegal FireSeptember 5, 2013 | Marianne Russ | Bob MoffittInvestigators from the U.S. Forest Service say they know how the fire still burning in Yosemite National Park started. The State of California will recover much of what it spent fighting the fire.
Environmental Group Eyes Erosion Danger From Rim FireSeptember 3, 2013 | Bob MoffittAs firefighters gain control over the Rim Fire, environmental groups have begun addressing erosion dangers for the Tuolomne River area.
Sacramento New Taxi Moratorium Could Be ExtendedSeptember 3, 2013 | Bob MoffittA two-year-long moratorium on new taxi cabs in the city of Sacramento could be extended at tonight's Sacramento City Council meeting.
Environmental Roundup: Fracking, CEQA Legislation Moves ForwardAugust 30, 2013 | Amy QuintonFriday was the deadline for a number of environmental bills to either make it out of Appropriations Committees in the California legislature or die. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Electric Bill Increase or Fairer Calif. Power Rates?August 29, 2013 | Ben AdlerA fight is brewing at the state Capitol over legislation that would give the California Public Utilities Commission the ability to set a flat fee of up to $10 a month on electricity bills. The measure is up for a key committee vote Friday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Judge Tentatively Sides with California in Cap And Trade ChallengeAugust 28, 2013 | Amy QuintonA Sacramento County superior court judge has tentatively sided with the California Air Resources Board that it has the authority to allow a carbon auction under the state’s cap and trade program. Arguments challenging the auction were heard Wednesday Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rim Fire Helping Other Communities With Open Access to YosemiteAugust 28, 2013 | Bob MoffittRockslides on the Yosemite's south side severely affected the town of Mariposa in 2006. Now road closures on the park's east and west sides have brought many tourists back.
American Fire - Monday Update: Containment Growing, Focus on Hot SpotsAugust 26, 2013Containment of the American Fire has grown to 83 percent as of Monday night. Crews along the south, north and west perimeters are in patrol status, with windy conditions still challenging the western edge of the fire. Update: 10:30 p.m.