EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Approve New Regulations For Marijuana GrowersJune 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers have approved a bill as part of the state budget package that would streamline a permitting process for marijuana growers. Republican lawmakers say it’s unfair to other farmers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFirst Step In California Groundwater Law Stirs DebateJune 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia is one of the last states in the nation to pass a law to manage groundwater. But putting the law into practice won't come easy. Paso Robles' effort to manage groundwater is a perfect example. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Water Agency Ends Mandatory ConservationJune 8, 2016 | Ed JoyceAnother Sacramento area water agency has moved to voluntary conservation after California ended mandatory restrictions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Drop Cases Against Water Diverters In DroughtJune 7, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators have decided not to take action against two water districts accused of illegally diverting water in a drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Improvement In Northwestern CaliforniaJune 2, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor weekly report released June 2 shows some reduction in drought in part of California, but long-term drought remains in the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Supply Concerns As Drought Persists In Western U.S.May 26, 2016 | Ed JoyceThere was "minor improvement" in California drought conditions over the past week. But as long-term drought persists throughout the west, and storage levels drop, water supply is a worry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWestern U.S. Snowpack Melting At Record SpeedMay 7, 2016 | Ed JoyceA U.S. agency says western U.S. snowpack dropped at "record speed" during April as average temperatures in the contiguous U.S. were 4.0°F above average from January through April 2016.
EnvironmentReport Finds Unsafe Water May Affect 24 Percent of California Public SchoolsMay 5, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new report finds that as many as one million students in California have attended schools with water systems that didn’t meet safe drinking water standards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOutdoor Burn Permits Required In CaliforniaMay 2, 2016 | Ed JoyceOutdoor burn permits are now required for most counties in Northern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSpring Storms Help Snowpack As California Drought PersistsApril 28, 2016 | Ed JoyceSpring storms help Sierra Nevada snowpack, but there is no reduction in drought conditions in California and Nevada. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.