EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Warmest June Ever For CaliforniaJuly 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceCalifornia is on pace for its warmest year on record in the fourth year of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Regulators Look At Pricing To Encourage ConservationJuly 8, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water regulators are discussing how to maximize conservation during the drought by changing the price of water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRecidivism Rate For California Offenders Drops AgainJuly 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceCalifornia prison officials say the rate at which inmates released return to state custody has dropped. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUSFS: Conditions Ideal For Megafires This SummerJuly 6, 2015 | Amy QuintonDrought, dead and dying trees and a lack of snow in California have left national forests in a perfect condition for large and severe wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRecord Heat Dries Out California, Fire Risk IncreasesJuly 2, 2015 | Ed JoyceRecord summer heat has increased fire risk in California and the Western U.S. as drought conditions expand.
EnvironmentCalifornians Cut Water Use 29 Percent In MayJuly 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceStatewide water conservation exceeded the mandatory goal in May and Sacramento reduced water use 40 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFire Concerns With Fireworks Sales In Northern CaliforniaJuly 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceIn the fourth year of drought in California, sales and use of "safe and sane" fireworks are restricted in some areas, allowed in others. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFirefighters Continue To Make Progress On Washington FireJune 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceUPDATED: 6:45 p.m. - Containment has grown to 29 percent, and acreage burned to 17,622. Crews on the Washington Fire, three miles south of Markleeville, took advantage of light winds to increase containment.
EnvironmentWashington Fire Spreads Away From MarkleevilleJune 25, 2015 | Ed JoyceUPDATE 6:40 P.M. - Firefighters continue to make progress on the Washington Fire. As of late Thursday afternoon, containment stood at 15 percent. Crews remain focused on keeping the fire away from the community of Markleeville.
EnvironmentCal Fire Crews Join Battle Against Washington FireJune 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceUPDATED 6:15 P.M. - Cal Fire crews have joined the battle against the Washington Fire in Alpine County. Dry lightning in forecast a worry as fire burns in heavy timber. The fire has grown to more than 17,000 acres, and more crews join the battle.
