Environment3 African Lion Cubs Romp At Sacramento ZooJanuary 15, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Sacramento Zoo said Thursday that their African Lion pride, the sire, dam and trio of cubs can now be seen on exhibit together daily.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Persists; 2014 Warmest Year On RecordJanuary 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceFederal meteorologists said Thursday that California and Nevada had their warmest year on record in 2014. Meanwhile, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows the drought persists in both states and in the U.S. southwest. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Recent Rains Little Help For Reservoir and Snow PackDecember 18, 2014 | Bob MoffittRecent storms in northern California eased the effects of the drought, but not as much as you might have hoped. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEl Niño Not Expected To Help California DroughtDecember 4, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe watch continues to see if El Niño conditions will develop to help ease California's drought. But so far, only a weak El Niño is expected. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Details Funding Plan For Twin TunnelsNovember 14, 2014(AP) -- California officials say they've found a way to pay for building the twin tunnels that would send water around the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
EnvironmentSacramento Closer To Water Meter MandateNovember 12, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe City of Sacramento is moving closer to meeting a mandate for water meters at the city's 136,000 residences. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Versus Big Plastic Campaign LaunchedNovember 6, 2014 | Ed JoyceA coalition of California environmental, labor and business groups, and local government officials launched a campaign Thursday to fight an effort to overturn the statewide ban on single-use plastic grocery bags. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNestlé Water Plant's Impact On Sacramento's SupplyNovember 6, 2014 | Ed JoyceCritics claim the Nestlé water bottling plant is draining Sacramento's water supply and marking it up for profit at a time when the on-going drought is reducing supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: 181 California Dams Key For Fish SurvivalOctober 22, 2014 | Ed JoyceUC Davis researchers have identified 'high priority' dams in California where releasing water may be a key for the survival of native fish species. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
NASA Spacecraft Could Help California Address DroughtOctober 20, 2014 | Amy QuintonScientists may soon have a more accurate way to predict the extent and severity of droughts, floods and even the amount of food California can produce. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.