Environment

Pigeon 'Whisperers' Use Birds To Track Lead Pollution

July 20, 2016 | Ed Joyce

A UC Davis researcher has used pigeons to track lead pollution in New York City and plans to do the same in California cities and agricultural areas.

Environment

California Drought Could Cost Agriculture Industry $1.7 Billion

May 19, 2014 | Amy Quinton

A new study shows that California’s drought could result in severe economic losses for Central Valley farmers. The analysis also shows the drought will mean thousands of job losses.

Woodward Reservoir Will Be Open For Recreation This Summer

March 27, 2014 | Rich Ibarra

A ban on swimming and boating this summer in Stanislaus County's most popular attraction has been set aside.