EnvironmentNew Evacuations Ordered For Rough Fire In Fresno CountySeptember 8, 2015(AP) - New growth from an old wildfire has forced evacuations in Central California.
State GovernmentFriday Roundup: Microbead Ban, "Yes Means Yes" Bills AdvanceSeptember 4, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers wrapped up their second-to-last week of work for the year Friday by advancing new high school sex education requirements and a ban on the sale of plastic microbeads. Other notable efforts stalled for the year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSenate Shifts To Outlaw Microbeads In Personal Care ItemsSeptember 4, 2015UPDATE (AP) - Senators are moving to phase out the use of microscopic beads in personal care products sold in California starting in 2020 to protect fish and wildlife.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Fine Oil and Gas Operators For Failing To Report Water UseSeptember 3, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators have fined 30 oil and gas operators for failing to report how much water they’re using. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEl Niño And California’s Historic DroughtSeptember 3, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere were no changes in the intensity of drought in California over the past week and El Niño is not expected to end the state's historic drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThursday Northern And Central California Wildfires UpdateSeptember 3, 2015A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in northern and central California. This incident information is updated several times through the day, as new data becomes available.
EnvironmentLow Lake Levels Don't Discourage California CampersSeptember 2, 2015 | Rich IbarraWith the Labor Day weekend on the near horizon, sites are almost fully booked at Central Valley and mountain campgrounds. Even low lake levels in the drought are not keeping campers away. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Passes Bill to Tighten Ivory Trade BanSeptember 2, 2015 | Chris NicholsThe measure would close a loophole that allows ivory sales for products brought to California before 1977.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Take Action Against Bottled Water CompanySeptember 2, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water regulators accuse company of illegally diverting water that is later trucked, bottled, and sold in stores.
EnvironmentWednesday Northern And Central California Wildfires UpdateSeptember 2, 2015A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in northern and central California. This incident information is updated several times through the day, as new data becomes available.
