California Ranks Among Top Six Solar StatesJuly 23, 2013 | Amy QuintonA new report ranked California 6th in the nation in the number of solar power installations per capita.
Army Corps Filling Gaps in Levee Cutoff WallJuly 22, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built walls within the levees along the American River more than a decade ago, but they left about 30 gaps. The Corps expects to begin construction on the Watt Avenue gap today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Yosemite Working To Minimize Chance Of Repeat Hantavirus OutbreakJuly 18, 2013 | Rich IbarraA year after the deadly, rodent-carried disease claimed lives at Yosemite National Park, hantavirus is still a concern. But major changes at the park have lowered the chances of future outbreaks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insurance Commissioner Expands Climate Change SurveyJuly 17, 2013 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones is asking insurance companies writing more than $100 million in premiums to respond to a climate change survey.
PG&E Working To Replace Pipelines In Davis and RosevilleJuly 17, 2013 | Bob MoffittPG&E is scheduled to tell the Roseville City Council tonight why a gas line running through the city should be replaced with a newer and larger line. The company has already been approved for new lines in Davis.
SMUD Trains Students To Perform Energy Audits for SchoolsJuly 16, 2013 | Amy QuintonHigh school students from seven school districts are getting a lesson in energy-efficiency and helping their schools save money. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District launched the project this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThe Challenges of Salvaging Smelt and Other Delta FishJuly 15, 2013 | Amy QuintonFor decades, millions of fish have been diverted from pumping facilities at state and federal water projects in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Near Its Solar Power GoalJuly 11, 2013 | Amy QuintonA new report from the California Public Utilities Commission shows that a program to increase solar power has almost reached its goal. Solar power installation has grown 26-percent in one year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Senate Leader Questions Future of Water BondJuly 10, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornia Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg says he’s not sure a long-delayed $11 billion water bond will make it on the 2014 ballot.
Grants From Tire Recycling Fee Awarded to Recycling ProgramsJuly 10, 2013 | Bob MoffittAbout nine in ten old California tires avoid a landfill by being recycled. A California state agency is trying to encourage more recycling. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.