Rim Fire Helping Other Communities With Open Access to YosemiteAugust 28, 2013 | Bob MoffittRockslides on the Yosemite's south side severely affected the town of Mariposa in 2006. Now road closures on the park's east and west sides have brought many tourists back.
American Fire - Wednesday Update: Crews in Mop-up Mode as Containment Nearly CompleteAugust 28, 2013The American Fire is 94 percent contained as of early today, with fire crews keeping hot spots from spreading and doing mop-up work in the wake of the blaze in the Tahoe National Forest. Update: 10:50 a.m.
Speaking At The Lincoln Memorial, Obama Assesses 'The Dream'August 28, 2013Thousands gathered under gray skies in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. They gathered in the exact same spot where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech.
Bay Bridge Closes Today, New Span to Open for Tuesday TrafficAugust 28, 2013If you’re headed to the San Francisco Bay area over the next five days, you’ll want to plan ahead. The Bay Bridge closes tonight so that crews can prepare for the opening of the new $6.4 billion east span after Labor Day.
Several Homes Burn in Fairfield FireAugust 28, 2013A fire that started along Interstate 80 in Fairfield burned several homes in a crowded neighborhood Tuesday. The city says the flames spread quickly from the freeway to a grassy hillside and then jumped into trees.
AAA: Labor Day Holiday Travel Up From A Year AgoAugust 28, 2013 | Steve MilneA new survey shows more people in California plan to travel this holiday weekend compared with last year Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Capitol Roundup: Shark Fin Law Upheld; More Brown Bill SigningsAugust 27, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornia's law banning the sale, trade or possession of shark fins has been upheld by a federal appeals court. Meanwhile, Gov. Jerry Brown has released a fresh batch of bill signings.
Brown Presents Plan to Ease Prison OvercrowdingAugust 27, 2013 | Katie OrrThousands of California inmates may be transferred to other facilities in an effort to ease prison overcrowding. The plan from Governor Jerry Brown comes after multiple federal court orders. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Restrictions Possible For Future Prospective Gun Shop OwnersAugust 27, 2013 | Bob MoffittA proposal before the Sacramento City Council would give the public more say in where gun stores could open in the city.
Rim Fire Costing Plenty, Hurting Some BusinessesAugust 27, 2013 | Rich IbarraThe Rim Fire has cost more than $27 million, and climbing, but it's also hurting the pocketbooks of people who live there and effecting the local economy as a major holiday approaches. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.