Environment‘Modest Dents’ In Long-Term California DroughtJanuary 28, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor released January 28 says "slow and steady recovery" has reduced drought in California, with the trend "going in the right direction." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityAlmond Growers Hope Lower Prices Will Spur DemandJanuary 27, 2016 | Rich IbarraAlmond prices have dropped 20 percent from an all-time high five months ago, as demand has fallen worldwide. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentConservation Mandate Could Ease For Sacramento Water ProvidersJanuary 25, 2016 | Ed JoyceWater providers in the Sacramento region could see conservation requirements ease from the current statewide mandate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFeds Cautious About Water Deliveries To California FarmersJanuary 22, 2016 | Ed JoyceCalifornia farmers will find out in February just how much water will be allocated from reservoirs managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
EnvironmentEl Niño Benefits Northern California In JanuaryJanuary 19, 2016 | Ed JoyceJanuary storms in northern California are partly the result of El Niño along with a shift in the southern jet stream. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentExceptional Drought Eases In Northern CaliforniaJanuary 14, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows that "exceptional drought" has been reduced in Northern California. But, wells, reservoirs, ground water, and soil moisture are all recovering slowly.
EnvironmentPotential Easing Of California Drought 'Slow To Develop'January 7, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe recent rain and snow in California is a good start but it will take more than one above-average year to replenish major reservoirs and groundwater.
EnvironmentEl Niño Helps, Won't End Historic California DroughtJanuary 6, 2016 | Ed JoyceRecord rainfall in parts of California, fueled in part by El Niño, won't end the state's historic four-year drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Wind, Winter Weather Advisories In EffectJanuary 6, 2016UPDATE 9 a.m.: The thousand-mile coast of California is covered in warnings, watches and advisories for rain, flooding and high surf as another El Nino storm moves in from the Pacific. Winter weather advisories are also in effect in Nevada.
El Niño Brings Rain, Snow To Northern Calif.January 5, 2016 | James MorrisonEl Niño is finally making an appearance in Northern California this week. A series of storms lined up over the Pacific Ocean is expected to bring several inches of rain and two feet of snow to the northern part of the state over the next two weeks.