Wildlife Officials Clean Up Illegal Marijuana GrowsOctober 17, 2014 | Alan RayThis week, crews from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife have hiked miles into Trinity County between Redding and the ocean. They've gone in to dismantle six illegal marijuana grows and clean up tons of waste and chemicals.
EnvironmentCalifornia Council Works To Streamline Water Quality DataOctober 13, 2014 | Ed JoyceAs California faces the prospect of another year of drought, a group tasked to coordinate water quality monitoring across state agencies is working to streamline the process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Voters Will Decide Fate Of $7.5 Billion Water BondOctober 7, 2014 | Amy QuintonOn November 4th, California voters will decide the fate of a $7.5 billion bond intended to improve the state’s water system. Proposition 1 is one of the most closely watched measures on the ballot. But it has divided some environmental groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Region May Receive $10 Million For Water Supply Improvement ProjectsOctober 3, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe Sacramento Region may get millions of dollars for water projects to help during the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPlastic Bag Ban Opponents Seek Referendum After Brown Signs BillSeptember 30, 2014(AP) - California is the first state government in the nation to adopt a single-use plastic grocery bag ban.
State GovernmentGov Brown Looks To Set 2030 Carbon Emissions GoalSeptember 23, 2014 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown traveled to New York to tout California’s bi-partisan efforts to combat climate change.
EnvironmentThousands Expected To Participate In California Coastal Cleanup DaySeptember 19, 2014 | Rich IbarraAn estimated 60,000 people will take part in California's biggest one day volunteer effort on Sept. 20, and anyone can participate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPineapple Express Storms Could Ease California DroughtSeptember 8, 2014 | Ed JoyceEl Niño is not expected to end the California drought but ‘atmospheric rivers’ might help. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentForecasters Say Chances Are El Niño Won't End California's DroughtSeptember 4, 2014 | Ed JoyceForecasters say the chances are diminishing that El Niño will bring rain to California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Utility Says Trees Water Consumption Worth The BenefitsSeptember 3, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento Municipal Utility District's shade tree program has been around for 25 years. In spite of the drought, the utility says it will continue to fund the program for at least another two years because of the benefits trees provide. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.