EnvironmentWarmer Weather Brings Out Rattlesnakes In Northern CaliforniaJune 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceWarmer weather is bringing out snakes, including rattlesnakes, in Northern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSanta Barbara Oil Spill Cleanup Costs Reach $62 MillionJune 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe company responsible for the crude oil spill off the Santa Barbara coast said Wednesday that cleanup costs are $3 million a day.
EnvironmentFeds, California Agencies Sued Over Water Management PlanJune 4, 2015 | Ed JoyceGroups sue California, U.S. officials over management of water supply, claiming fish and the Delta estuary are being short-changed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Offering Incentives To Get Dirty Cars Off RoadMay 27, 2015 | Katie OrrRelatively few of the cars on the road in California are responsible for most of the pollution. Now the state is trying to do more to get them off the road. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs International Climate AgreementMay 19, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown is encouraging regional governments around the world to follow California’s lead on climate change. On Tuesday, he and international leaders signed an agreement to reduce carbon emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought, Money Issues Delay Opening Of Tahoe Keys MarinaMay 11, 2015 | Ky PlaskonThe Tahoe Keys Marina in South Lake Tahoe would normally be open by now. But because of the drought, it isn’t expecting to open for another month-and-a-half. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFazio Kicks Off Wetlands Educational ProgramApril 27, 2015 | Steve MilneA campaign to pay for more school field trips to The Yolo Bypass/Vic Fazio Wildlife Area got a big push today - from Fazio himself.
Dollar Tree Inc Pays Millions To Settle Environmental LawsuitApril 24, 2015 | Bob MoffittDollar Tree Stores Inc. has been ordered by an Alameda County Superior Court judge to pay $2.7 million to settle an environmental lawsuit. The suit was brought by nearly 50 California city and county district attorneys.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considers Stricter Carbon StandardsApril 7, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia is already working to reduce its carbon footprint. But new goals approved by a state Senate committee today would ramp up that effort Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.