EnvironmentFlood Fears Renewed As Another Storm Aims For CaliforniaFebruary 19, 2017NWS Sacramento says a flood warning issued for urban areas and small streams in counties throughout interior Northern California will remain in effect until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23.
EnvironmentOroville Dam: Lake Levels Continue To Drop As Sunday Storm ApproachesFebruary 19, 2017Officials say the volume of water flowing down the main spillway at Lake Oroville will remain at 55,000 cubic feet per second Sunday. The lake's elevation was at 852 feet early Sunday morning.
Sandoval: Trump Declares Disaster For Nevada Weather DamageFebruary 18, 2017(AP) — Gov. Brian Sandoval has announced that President Donald Trump has approved his Feb. 9 request for a major disaster declaration for areas of northern Nevada affected by flooding and other weather conditions in early January.
Two Dead, One Critically Injured In I-5 Collision SaturdayFebruary 18, 2017The California Highway Patrol says a driver and passenger who fled law enforcement were killed and a box truck driver was critically injured in a collision on Interstate 5 near the J Street onramp in Sacramento Saturday morning.
Food and SustainabilityAs California's Organic Farming Pioneers Age, A Younger Generation Steps InFebruary 18, 2017 | Ezra David RomeroThe pioneers of organic farming are starting to retire. While some are passing on their farms to family to preserve their legacy, others are getting help finding like-minded strangers.
Storm Update: Colusa County Flood Evacuation Warning In PlaceFebruary 18, 2017The Red Cross of Northern California has opened evacuation centers for Colusa County residents after the Colusa Co Sheriff issued an evacuation warning Saturday morning. Another storm arriving Sunday night will potentially bring more flooding.
Oroville Lake Levels Drop; Spillway Work Continues; Officials Prepare For RainFebruary 18, 2017Officials say the water level at Lake Oroville has dropped 45 feet since last Sunday, when fear of a spillway failure forced nearly 200,000 people downstream to evacuate. As a new round of storms rolls in, crews are working to shore up the spillway.
Korean Virtuoso Yoonie Han Showcases Spanish Connection On New CDFebruary 17, 2017 | Kevin DohertySacramento State's annual piano series will feature Korean virtuoso Yoonie Han on Saturday night. Ms. Han is celebrating the release of her new recording of a suite by composer Enrique Granados, which was inspired by Spanish painter Francisco Goya. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSimulation Shows Oroville Dam Spillway FailureFebruary 17, 2017 | Amy QuintonA computer simulation of a potential emergency spillway break at Oroville dam paints a scary picture. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Suspects Sought In Oroville CarjackingFebruary 17, 2017Two suspects are sought in a carjacking that took place Sunday during Oroville's mandatory evacuation.
