EnvironmentIs California Heading For A Multi-Year Drought? The Odds Aren’t In Our Favor, Experts Say.November 30, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroTwo-thirds of California is in at least some degree of drought at the moment. With little rain in the forecast and a predicted dry winter climate, scientists say drought could get a lot worse. But is it the beginning of another multi-year drought? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought In California Seems Inevitable. But Experts Say Don’t Panic.March 1, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroParts of California just witnessed the driest February ever, and there’s around an 80 percent chance the state will enter a full-blown drought this year. If that happens, it could be the third-driest year in just over a century.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezIs California Headed For A Drought?February 27, 2020January was dry. February was very dry. This doesn’t necessarily mean there will be a drought. One way this is measured is with snow surveys. There’s one happening today at Phillips Station. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia's Dry October Could Be A Sign Of More Concentrated Rainy SeasonsOctober 29, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroWhen it comes to rain and snow most of California is running below average this year, and little is forecast in the near future. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentExtreme Weather Dropped Lake Tahoe Clarity To Historic Lows In 2017June 13, 2018 | Steve MilneIf you spent time on the water at Lake Tahoe last year and thought it looked a lot cloudier, you're right. UC Davis researchers say extreme weather — drought followed by heavy rains — caused clarity in 2017 to drop to its lowest recorded level. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDry Spell Raises Fears Of Drought's Return In CaliforniaJanuary 3, 2018(AP) — Despite dry conditions in much of the state, water managers say it's too early for fears that California is sliding back into drought as abruptly as the state fell out of it.
Caltrans Marking, Removing Dead Trees Along State HighwaysAugust 22, 2017 | Steve MilneCaltrans is worried about the possibility of dead trees falling onto some California highways. The agency has already removed 107,000 trees. Now the agency is getting ready to remove another 54,000 trees, including some on private land. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento City Council Votes To Make Drought Watering Restrictions PermanentAugust 16, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerSacramento city council voted in favor of a proposal that makes some drought watering restrictions permanent.
As Salmon Season Opens, A Reminder Of Drought's Lasting EffectsAugust 1, 2017 | Daniel PotterTuesday marks the start of a shortened commercial salmon fishing season in the waters off San Francisco. A smaller salmon population is one effect of the drought that could persist for years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNew Series 'Toxic Taps' Goes Under Surface Of California's Water CrisesJuly 12, 2017 | Chris RemingtonWhy do a million Californians living in the nation’s breadbasket lack access to a basic necessity- clean drinking water? Tara Lohan with Water Deeply takes us inside the multimedia investigation Toxic Taps. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.