EnvironmentDrought And Floods Taxing California's Water SystemFebruary 8, 2017 | Amy QuintonA new report shows land in the San Joaquin Valley continues to sink at an alarming rate, putting federal and state aqueducts and flood control structures at risk. At the same time, engineers are working to repair Oroville dam spillway. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Engineers At Lake Oroville Test Strength Of Eroding Spillway February 8, 2017 | Randol WhiteEngineers at Lake Oroville are currently testing the strength of an eroding spillway by allowing the release of 20,000 cubic feet of water per second to run down it for a couple of hours.
MOSTLY FALSE: Claim Calif. Lawmakers Can’t Afford Housing Distorts The TruthFebruary 8, 2017California Assembly Republican Leader Chad Mayes recently claimed state lawmakers "cannot afford to buy housing in California." We rated his claim Mostly False. 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.
Records Show Repeat Visits To Oakland Warehouse Before FireFebruary 8, 2017(AP) - Police in Oakland visited a cluttered warehouse converted into an illegal residence dozens of times in the several years before it burned down, killing 36 people.
Researchers Find Mold In Medical Marijuana SamplesFebruary 8, 2017 | Steve MilneSome users of medicinal pot could be at risk of serious and even fatal infections. That's the warning from UC Davis researchers after finding potentially lethal bacteria and mold on 20 cannabis samples obtained from Northern California dispensaries. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Number Of Hungry And Homeless Students Rises Along With College CostsFebruary 8, 2017Research shows that many college students across the country are working, borrowing and still falling behind.
More Storms To Hit Northern CaliforniaFebruary 8, 2017Flood warnings and wind advisories are still in effect as another powerful storm is expected to move into Northern California Thursday.
Tree Trimmer Killed While Working On Tree IdentifiedFebruary 8, 2017Officials have identified a tree trimmer who died after a limb snapped while he worked in a large tree in a Sacramento neighborhood.
Wrong-Way Crash On I-80 Kills TwoFebruary 8, 2017 | Cody DrabbleTwo people were killed Tuesday night after a wrong-way driver crashed into multiple vehicles on eastbound Interstate 80 at Northgate.
