EnvironmentMore Wildfires In California But No 'Mega Fires'July 22, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere's been a significant increase in the number of wildfires this year in California. But the size of the fires has been relatively small. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew 'Super Scooper' Firefighting Plane At Lake TahoeJuly 21, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new firefighting aircraft stationed in South Lake Tahoe gives crews another tool to battle wildfires in the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentClimate Change Meets Drought In CaliforniaJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceDrought, combined with the effects of climate change, may likely mean more water restrictions in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Forecast To Persist, Intensify Through OctoberJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere were “minor improvements” to exceptional drought in northeastern California last week, but drought is forecast to persist and intensify through October.
EnvironmentSacramento June Water Conservation Rate Is 35 PercentJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoycePeople in the Sacramento-area exceeded the mandated water conservation goal last month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFire Officials: Hobby Drones Hamper Firefighting In CaliforniaJuly 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceFederal, state, Sacramento County and other fire agencies want people who fly hobby drones to stay out the sky near wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Urban Pest Problems Blamed On DroughtJuly 7, 2015 | Steve MilneSome pest control companies say business is way up this year as people deal with more ants, fleas and rodents. The vermin boom is blamed on the drought and warmer than usual winter. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Could Allow Tax On Water Wasters In DroughtJune 30, 2015 | Amy QuintonA California Assembly committee will hear a bill Wednesday that would allow water districts to impose taxes on any business, industry or person who wastes water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornians Say Drought Is Top Issue For StateJune 4, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new statewide poll shows Californians are concerned more about drought than jobs and the economy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: 'Harsher' Impacts For Ag Industry In 2015June 2, 2015 | Ed JoyceWater experts at UC Davis said Tuesday that drought impacts will be worse in 2015 for the California agricultural industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
