KQED's The California Report

Drone Testing in Yolo County Part of Big Plans to Expand Delivery Service

June 4, 2026·10 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

San Francisco drone delivery company Zipline hopes to one day fly your burrito — and other consumer goods — right to your front porch. It’s already doing so in Dallas and elsewhere across the country. But before it can expand, Zipline’s drones are flying thousands of test missions above a serene Yolo County cattle ranch near Esparto. Reporter: Chris Nichols, CapRadio San Diego is exploring selling its Colorado River water to other states that need it. Desalinated seawater is making it possible. Reporter: Katie Anastas, KPBS Voters in Shasta County appear to be rejecting a controversial county clerk who’s been trying to implement major reforms to the elections system there. Reporter: Roman Battaglia, Jefferson Public Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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