EnvironmentNoise Concerns Over Tribe's Outdoor Gun Range Plan In El Dorado CountyApril 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceA proposal to build a gun range in El Dorado County has some neighbors in the area of the project concerned about noise, safety and other issues. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Utility Officials Say Wipes Pose Sewer ThreatMarch 30, 2015 | Steve MilneThe agency that maintains Sacramento's sewer pipeline is urging people to stop flushing so-called flushable wipes down the toilet. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Agency Proposes New Efficiency Standards For Computers, MonitorsMarch 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe California Energy Commission says increasing the efficiency of computers and computer monitors can save state consumers millions of dollars a year in energy costs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDespite Drought, Not Time For Drastic MeasuresMarch 11, 2015 | Katie OrrAs the California drought wears on, it might seem like more creative solutions are in order. But it might not yet be time for drastic measures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considers Cracking Down On Ivory SalesMarch 10, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers are weighing in on the illegal sale of ivory. A bill that passed an Assembly committee today that would tighten restrictions on ivory sales in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Face Dozens of Environmental BillsMarch 10, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Democratic lawmakers have made combating climate change one of their environmental legislative priorities, but dozens of other environmental bills may garner equal attention. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBig Businesses Weigh In On DroughtMarch 5, 2015 | Katie OrrBig businesses in California say they want to be more involved in managing the state’s water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business$477 Million Sacramento Arena Project 'Poses Challenges'February 18, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe project manager for the downtown Sacramento Kings arena project says the massive construction project poses many challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRanchers Bouncing Back, But Still Feel Effects Of DroughtFebruary 11, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia ranchers are bouncing back after the drought forced many of them to sell their livestock last winter. Capital Public Radio's Amy Quinton talks to two ranchers she visited last year to see how they're doing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe California's Drought Impact On RanchersFebruary 11, 2015California just experienced the driest January on record this year, but it’s ranchers are better still in better shape now than they were last year at this time. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.