EnvironmentButte Fire: Major Disaster Declaration For Calaveras CountySeptember 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceA major disaster declaration has been granted by President Obama for Calaveras County, due to damage from the Butte Fire.
EnvironmentDespite Rain, Drought Unchanged In CaliforniaSeptember 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe recent rains did not improve drought conditions over the past week in California but the seasonal outlook shows some improvement for parts of the state.
EnvironmentFeds Declare Major Disaster For Valley FireSeptember 22, 2015 | Ed JoycePresident Barack Obama has declared a major disaster for the Valley Fire in Lake County.
EnvironmentValley And Butte Wildfires Among Most Damaging In California HistorySeptember 21, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Valley and Butte fires in northern California are among the most damaging in state history. Governor Jerry Brown Monday asked for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for both fires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentVolunteers Collect 70 Tons Of Trash in Sierra Nevada, Sacramento Cleanup Day EventsSeptember 19, 2015 | Ed JoyceTwo California Coastal Cleanup Day events Saturday in northern California collected more than 70 tons of trash and recyclables.
EnvironmentGreat American River Clean-Up Expects Record HaulSeptember 18, 2015 | Ed JoyceLow water levels in the American River, due to the drought, is expected to increase the volume of trash volunteers collect during the Great American River Clean-Up Saturday in Sacramento County. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFirefighters Wanted: Career Expo Saturday In SacramentoSeptember 18, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe number of wildfires in California and throughout the western U.S. this summer caused fire managers to call in help from Canada and other countries. Several fire agencies are recruiting firefighter candidates Saturday in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Predicted To Persist, Intensify Through DecemberSeptember 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest seasonal drought outlook from the National Weather Service shows the drought in California, and much of Nevada, persisting and intensifying through December. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWill Climate Change Lead To Mass Migration?September 15, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown is a champion of environmental regulations. Recently he's pointed to the influx of refugees to Europe as something California might experience because of climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Factor In Rapid Growth Of WildfiresSeptember 14, 2015 | Ed JoyceFire managers say the historic drought is a major factor in the rapid spread and growth of recent wildfires in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
