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Fewer Wildfires In 2016 On National Forest Lands In California
August 8, 2016 | Ed Joyce
It has been a busy fire season across California. But there are fewer fires in the state’s 18 U.S. national forests so far this year, compared to 2015.
Drought Intensifies As Wildfires Grow In Western U.S.
July 28, 2016 | Ed Joyce
The drought intensified over the last week in the Western U.S. as the region swelters under a heatwave and firefighters battle major wildfires.
Drought Persists And So Does Water Conservation In Sacramento
July 21, 2016 | Ed Joyce
Mandatory statewide water conservation rules have ended in California. But Sacramento-area users conserved 22 percent in June, compared to June 2013.
Low Or No Water Conservation Targets 'Shortsighted'
July 7, 2016 | Ed Joyce
California is in the fifth consecutive year of drought, but state water managers ended mandatory conservation rules. Local water suppliers now determine conservation rates, and some have low or no targets. A water expert says that's 'shortsighted.'
California Drought Persists, Conservation Still ‘Top Priority’
July 7, 2016 | Ed Joyce
California is in the fifth consecutive year of drought. Although mandatory statewide water conservation is over, the State Water Resources Control Board says water conservation remains a "top priority."
California May Water Conservation Rate Is 28 Percent
July 6, 2016 | Ed Joyce
The California Water Resources Control Board Wednesday says Californians cut water use by 28 percent in the final month of mandatory statewide conservation.
Crews Battle Access, Terrain On Trailhead Fire
July 4, 2016 | Ed Joyce
Update 6 p.m. July 4: The Trailhead Fire is 50 percent contained at 5,444 acres. Mandatory evacuation orders are being reduced to voluntary in areas affected by the fire in Placer and El Dorado counties.
Above Normal Wildfire Risk Through October In California
July 1, 2016 | Ed Joyce
Forecasters say the threat of wildfires will remain high in Southern California and the Southwest in July and August because of persistent drought and because summer rains may not be as consistent as usual.
Summer Of Wildfires As Drought Persists In California
June 30, 2016 | Ed Joyce
The drought in California, in its fifth consecutive year, has created conditions ripe for wildfires. The National Interagency Fire Center predicts "above normal" fire potential through September for portions of California, Nevada and Idaho.
More Wildfires, Starting Sooner, Burning More Acres
June 28, 2016 | Ed Joyce
A new report says more people in California are at risk from wildfire and fires are starting earlier and are three times larger than in the 1970s.