EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Receive Grim View Of DroughtMay 12, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers are looking at how the state can better deal with the ongoing drought. A legislative oversight hearing Tuesday elicited suggestions and complaints. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Folsom Rolls Out Rebates, Water Conservation PlanMay 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceLess than a day after state regulators issued new water conservation guidelines, the City of Folsom rolled out its plan to reduce water use. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Summer Power Supply 'Looking Good'May 4, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe fourth year of drought and above-normal summer temperatures are not expected to put a strain on California’s power supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Cities Rank High On ‘Unhealthy Air’ ReportApril 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe American Lung Association's annual air quality report said many California cities have some of the worst air pollution in the country. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentReaching High Conservation Rate May Be Difficult For Sacramento AreaApril 27, 2015 | Amy QuintonSome areas in the Sacramento region will have to reduce water use by 36 percent under proposed emergency drought rules from state water regulators. How urban suppliers will reach that goal varies. Enforcement is likely to increase everywhere. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: 'Exceptional' Drought Expands In SierraApril 23, 2015 | Ed JoyceAs California enters the dry season, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report shows one category expanding.
Court Ruling Affects Private And Public Water Entities DifferentlyApril 21, 2015 | Bob MoffittIn spite of a California Appeals Court ruling, customers of private water suppliers may still have tiered rates based on usage, not on cost, and customers of private utilities may still see their rates go up.
State GovernmentCalifornia Drought: New Proposed Water Reduction Plan ReleasedApril 18, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe State Water Resources Control Board has released new proposed regulations on water use in California.
Brown Says Senior Water Rights May Be ReviewedApril 6, 2015 | Steve MilneCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown appeared on ABC's "This Week" program Sunday to defend his order of mandatory water cutbacks statewide -- cutbacks that don't restrict farmers.
Interest In Water Wise Plants GrowingApril 3, 2015 | Steve MilneIf you like to garden and are looking for drought-resistant plants you're not alone. The California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers says business is brisk as people shop for water-saving plants during another year of drought. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.