Stockton Approves Water Rate IncreaseJune 27, 2016 | Rich IbarraUPDATE June 28, 9:11 p.m.: The City of Stockton approved water rate hikes for the next five years Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City Utility Fee Increase PostponedJanuary 22, 2016 | Bob MoffittA request by the Sacramento Department of Utilities to increase fees for city storm drain services has been postponed. By law such an increase would require a public vote. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: California Drought Decreases HydroPower, Increases Greenhouse Gas EmissionsMarch 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new study says the drought in California has caused an increased use of natural gas for electricity supply as diminished river flows decrease hydropower generation. The result is higher electricity costs and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.