EnvironmentUsing Calculators To Fight King FireSeptember 23, 2014 | Katie OrrFirefighters with hoses and axes are a common and expected sight at wildfires. But there’s an entire team of people working behind the fire lines. Among them are men and women who make sure the bills get paid so the trucks can keep rolling. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBurn Days Limited In San Joaquin ValleySeptember 23, 2014 | Rich IbarraThere will be fewer days people can burn wood in their fireplaces this winter in the San Joaquin Valley. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTruckee To Get Forest Powered ElectricitySeptember 22, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe first electricity plant in the nation to use wood from forests is moving forward near Truckee. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentKing Fire Monday Update: 87,592 Acres Burned, 18 Percent ContainedSeptember 22, 2014 | Marianne Russ | Bob MoffittThunderstorms and increased humidity helped to moderate the King Fire burning in El Dorado and Placer counties through the weekend. The fire has now charred 87,592 acres and is 18 percent contained. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSmoke From King Fire Brings Air Pollution Advisories, Travel WarningsSeptember 22, 2014 | Ed JoyceSmoke from the King Fire has prompted air quality advisories in northern California and western Nevada.
EnvironmentKing Fire Sunday Update: Containment Grows, 10 Homes DestroyedSeptember 21, 2014 | Ben AdlerUPDATED: The King Fire in El Dorado County is at 82,018 acres and is 17 percent contained.
EnvironmentKing Fire Saturday Update: Fire Grows Slightly, Weather Helpful But Could ChangeSeptember 20, 2014 | Ed Joyce | Marianne RussKing Fire in El Dorado and Placer counties grew slightly Saturday as weather helped firefighting efforts.
EnvironmentKing Fire Friday Update: Size, Containment Grows OvernightSeptember 19, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe King Fire has charred 76,376 acres and forced the evacuation of 3,000 people. Investigators say the fire was caused by arson. UPDATED: 10:05 P.M. - Officials confirm the loss of structures. The next acreage update will occur Saturday morning.
EnvironmentKing Fire Smoke Makes Washoe County Air Quality Its Worst In Six YearsSeptember 18, 2014Air quality in Reno and Washoe County is in the "very unhealthy" category, and the worst in the area in six years, thanks to heavy smoke blowing in from the King Fire.
EnvironmentNapa Quake Supplies Fresh Water to Small CommunitySeptember 18, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneThe unincorporated community of Green Valley had an unexpected outcome from the Napa earthquake four weeks ago – a new water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.