Insight With Vicki GonzalezSnow Survey, El Niño & DroughtJanuary 5, 2016A series of storms expected to hit Northern California this week appear to be the handiwork of the weather pattern known as El Niño. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDespite Rain And Snow California Drought PersistsDecember 31, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe recent snow and rain help, but more is needed as California heads toward a record fifth year of drought.
EnvironmentNASA Predicts More Rain Than Snow For CaliforniaDecember 15, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia may need to prepare for less snow and more rain from the El Niño weather system developing in the Pacific Ocean, according to new satellite observations released today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalif. Drought: Storms Help, Water Supply 'Below Average'December 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceDespite a return to a more typical fall storm pattern, the rain and snow has brought only minimal improvement to California's multiyear drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFEMA: El Niño Increases Flooding, Landslide Risk In CaliforniaDecember 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceA federal agency released plans Wednesday to manage the potential problems from El Niño in California, such as flooding and landslides. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Area Water Conservation Rate 27 Percent In OctoberNovember 23, 2015 | Ed JoyceTwo million Sacramento-area water users conserved 27 percent in October, the same rate as September. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Snowpack ‘Well Above Normal’ in SierraNovember 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe drought update released Thursday shows that recent storms have helped the Sierra snowpack, but did not bring any improvement to California's long-term drought.
EnvironmentMore Snow In Forecast For Sierra NevadaNovember 11, 2015 | Ed JoyceTwo storms have brought snow to the Sierra Nevada so far in November. Another one is forecast to bring more snow Sunday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWatering Restricted To One Day A Week In SacramentoNovember 2, 2015 | Ed JoycePeople living in the City of Sacramento are now limited to watering one day a week until March. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSnow A Welcome Sign At Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski AreaOctober 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceSierra-at-Tahoe, on the south shore of Lake Tahoe in Twin Bridges, has received some snow. After four years of drought, Lake Tahoe ski resorts hope it's a sign of a good season to come. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.