EnvironmentTrump's Budget Would Cut Regional Climate CentersJune 13, 2017 | Amy QuintonA wealth of weather and climate data and the jobs of the scientists who analyze it may be at risk under President Trump’s budget proposal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNASA: Central Sierra Nevada Snowpack Larger Than Previous Four Years CombinedApril 18, 2017 | Randol WhiteThe Central Sierra Nevada snowpack this year is larger than the previous four years combined, according to new data from NASA.
EnvironmentNorthern California Sets New Precipitation RecordApril 13, 2017It is now the wettest season on record in Northern California, where most of the state gets its water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Supply Boosted For Central Valley FarmersApril 11, 2017 | Amy QuintonSome farmers in the San Joaquin Valley will finally get a full supply of water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gov. Brown Ends Drought State Of Emergency In Most Of CaliforniaApril 7, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown ended the drought state of emergency in most of California Friday. Water reporting requirements and prohibitions on wasteful practices are still in place. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Central Valley Farmers Won't Get Full Water SupplyMarch 22, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia is experiencing one of its wettest winters in years. But farmers on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley still won’t receive a full supply of water from the federal Central Valley Project. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCentral Valley Water Supplies ImproveFebruary 28, 2017 | Amy QuintonSome farmers who rely on water from the federal Central Valley Project may receive more water than they’ve had in several years. Others will have to wait until mid-March to find out what their allocations will be. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin County Extends Its Drought EmergencyFebruary 8, 2017 | Rich IbarraThe San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has voted to continue its drought emergency while other counties are looking at lifting conservation measures.
EnvironmentDrought Increases Severity Of West Nile EpidemicsFebruary 7, 2017 | Amy QuintonA UC Santa Cruz study finds transmission of West Nile virus is higher in drought years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater in Sierra Snowpack At 173 Percent Of NormalFebruary 2, 2017 | Amy QuintonToday's Sierra snowpack survey has scientists with the California Department of Water Resources optimistic about the state's water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.