EnvironmentSanta Cruz Becomes First California County To Ban FrackingMay 21, 2014Yesterday, Santa Cruz County Supervisors voted to ban fracking. There are no active wells in the County - but political momentum was sparked by reports oil companies were exploring the possibility of fracking in nearby San Benito county.
State GovernmentCalifornia Water Managers May Limit River Water Diversion for CropsMay 21, 2014 | Max PringleSome California farmers may not be allowed to divert river water to irrigate their crops this summer. The restriction is part of new rules being considered this week by state water managers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMoody's: Drought Will Not Harm California EconomyMay 20, 2014 | Katie OrrA new report suggests California’s drought is not likely to affect the state’s finances in the short term. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezInsight: Twain Harte Running DryMay 20, 2014The Tuolumne County community of Twain Harte may be the first California municipality to run out of water because of drought. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Crews Battle Wildfire In The Mount Rose Wilderness Area Near RenoMay 19, 2014 | Ky PlaskonUPDATE: The fire burning in the Mount Rose Wilderness Area near Reno has burned 760 acres, as of 5:25 p.m.
EnvironmentCalifornia's Drought Makes It Difficult For Birds To Find Enough WaterMay 16, 2014 | Amy QuintonTemporary wetlands may only provide temporary relief for birds during California’s drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: Sierra Nevada Mountains Rising Due To Groundwater PumpingMay 15, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe Sierra Nevada mountains are getting higher, and they're are being pushed by human activity, according to an article published this week in the journal "Nature." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWarm Weather Brings Out The RattlersMay 15, 2014 | Rich IbarraWarm weather is bringing out the snakes earlier this year...and of special concern are rattlesnakes in the foothills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Multiple Fires Prompt Evacuations In San Diego-Area NeighborhoodsMay 15, 2014(AP) -- Hundreds of new evacuation orders have been issued in the Southern California city of San Marcos where a wildfire continues to burn out of control.
Anglers Urged To Catch More Fish At Nevada ReservoirsMay 15, 2014(AP) -- Anglers are being urged by Nevada State Department Wildlife officials to catch as many fish as they can at two reservoirs.
