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.
DWR Issues Water-Delivery ForecastDecember 1, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe California Department of Water Resources has issued its preliminary forecast for the amount of water it can deliver in 2015 through the State Water Project. It's not great, but it's better than last year's forecast.
EnvironmentDrought Brings Early Harvest For Mandarin Oranges in Placer CountyNovember 13, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe mandarin orange crop in Placer County is being harvested earlier than normal this year due to the drought in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
City Reports Sacramento Greatly Reduces Water UsageSeptember 12, 2014The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities reports Friday that city water customers saved more than one-billion gallons of water last month.
Drought: City Asks To Extend Washer Rebate ProgramSeptember 1, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento wants to continue a washing machine rebate program that started in 2009 until the end of the decade. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City Residents Increase Water Conservation In JulyAugust 7, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe City of Sacramento reports that residents saved more than one-billion gallons of water in July.