Camera Captures Lone Gray Wolf In Northern California's WildAugust 4, 2015(AP) - State wildlife officials say they believe a gray wolf has been roaming the wilds of Northern California.
EnvironmentBarn Cats Offer 'Green' Pest Control During The DroughtJuly 29, 2015 | Lesley McClurgAs the California drought worsens, more rodents are encroaching on homes and farms in search of water. Animal shelters are advertising feral cats as a 'green' pest control alternative to poisons or traps. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Blamed For Decline In Duck PopulationJune 29, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe drought can be blamed for a number of problems and the latest is a major decline in the duck population. A new survey shows lack of rain has led to poor habitats. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentForest Thinning Project Closure At North Lake TahoeJune 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceAn area will be closed above Kings Beach in North Lake Tahoe as part of a project to reduce fire risk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: Wild Bee Diversity Is Declining WorldwideJune 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceA study published June 16 by UC Davis and other researchers shows that wild bee diversity is declining. The researchers said steps must be taken to conserve them -- and not just those that are the main pollinators of agricultural crops. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California's Rice Crop Predicted To Be 30 Percent Below NormalJune 9, 2015 | Lesley McClurgBecause of California's historic drought, the state's rice crop will be 30 percent below normal –- at 375,000 acres. Experts say the smaller planting will hurt the economy and wildlife that depend on shallow flooded fields. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWitnesses Die; Rim Fire Charges DroppedMay 1, 2015California U-S Attorney Benjamin Wagner announced this morning that the U-S government is dismissing its indictment against the man who allegedly caused the "Rim Fire" - Keith Matthew Emerald.
EnvironmentUC Davis Tags California Roadkill 'Hotspots'April 15, 2015 | Ed JoyceA report from UC Davis said two of the most dangerous traffic spots for wildlife are in Northern California, including Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBig Horn Sheep Reintroduced Into California MountainsMarch 30, 2015 | Rich IbarraAn endangered species is getting human help to make a comeback in the California mountains. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is working to restore Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep in their historic Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareThousands of Crows Find Refuge in Downtown SacramentoFebruary 25, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneEvery night during Sacramento's cold months, as many as 20,000 crows fly in to rest in the trees downtown. Researchers say they may be vestiges of a culture of bird 'persecution' in the countryside. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
