Environment 'Day of Service' On American River Parkway For César Chávez Day March 30, 2016 | Ed Joyce Volunteers will help improve the American River Parkway as part of a "day of service" on the César Chávez Day holiday. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Heavy Rain, Heavy Snow In Northern California March 10, 2016 | Ed Joyce A series of strong weather systems will move through Northern California Thursday through Tuesday of next week. The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued more than 10 warnings, watches and advisories.
Environment Reservoirs Filling, But Snowpack Worries In California March 10, 2016 | Ed Joyce Some reservoirs are filling in California, but melting Sierra Nevada snowpack is a worry. After early March storms, the U.S. Drought Monitor says the state is now primed for drought improvement. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ex-Firefighter In California Gets 5 Years For Arson February 24, 2016 (AP) - A former firefighter who pleaded guilty to starting an 80-acre wildfire in California has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Environment 'Considerable' Long-Term Drought In California February 18, 2016 | Ed Joyce The weekly update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows no changes in the area of drought in California after a dry spell the past week brought record high temperatures from Sacramento to San Diego.
Environment Prescribed Burns In Lake Tahoe Basin February 15, 2016 | Ed Joyce Fire agencies are expected to continue prescribed burn operations the week of February 15 in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment California Drought Improvement Will 'Take Quite A While' February 11, 2016 | Ed Joyce There was a slight reduction in the percentage of drought in California over the past week. But the U.S. Drought Monitor says it will take time to ease the state's historic four-year drought. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Study: California Drought Means Less Hydropower, More CO2 Pollution February 9, 2016 | Ed Joyce A new study says California's four-year drought has reduced hydroelectricity generation, resulting in higher electricity costs to ratepayers and increased greenhouse gas pollution. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Bill Seeks To Improve, Preserve American River Parkway February 8, 2016 | Ed Joyce Legislation introduced in the California state Assembly would create the Lower American River Conservancy to improve, protect, preserve and possibly expand the 5,000-acre American River Parkway. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Wolves Who Survived Butte Fire Now Living On Arizona Preserve February 1, 2016 (AP) - Four wolves that survived a California wildfire by burrowing underground are now living in an Arizona wildlife preserve.
