State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Wants Oversight On Water Bond MoneyFebruary 9, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia voters have approved spending billions of dollars on water management projects. But some lawmakers are worried about where the money will go. They’ll hold two oversight hearings this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCentral Valley Will Get Millions For Drought ReliefFebruary 6, 2015 | Katie OrrThe Federal government is giving California’s Central Valley millions of dollars for drought relief. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSkimpy Sierra Snowpack Brings Warning To Lake Tahoe Snowmobile UsersFebruary 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceDue to low snowpack levels in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the U.S. Forest Service is asking snowmobile users to ride in areas that have adequate snow coverage. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNorthern California Storm Not Expected To Help Sierra SnowpackFebruary 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe warm, wet storm forecast for Northern California may not add significant snow to the Sierra Nevada snowpack due to above normal temperatures.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezVoices From The DroughtFebruary 4, 2015In 2014, as California entered into the third year of drought, two UC Davis researchers took it upon themselves to document how the lack of rain is affecting the state’s farmers and ranchers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Record Dry JanuaryFebruary 4, 2015California just experienced its driest January on record. So as California heads into what could be another dry summer, is the state better prepared for drought than it was last year? If so, what has it done? If not, what needs to be done? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Exceeds 20 Percent Water Conservation GoalFebruary 3, 2015 | Katie OrrA wet end to 2014 contributed to high December water conservation rates for California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Region Has Driest January On RecordFebruary 2, 2015 | Steve MilneFor the first time in recorded weather history, Sacramento received no measurable rain in January. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Reservoirs Take Hit From Record Dry JanuaryJanuary 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceRecord dry January expected in many Northern and Central California cities as drought drops reservoir levels. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Expands In California, Nevada With Dry JanuaryJanuary 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe dry January has expanded the severity of drought in California and Nevada.