EnvironmentStorify: The King Fire On Social MediaSeptember 18, 2014UPDATED 11:20 p.m. Saturday, 9/27, with new photos. - The King Fire in El Dorado and Placer counties, has burned 97,099 acres as of Saturday night. We take a look at the fire through the lens of social media.
EnvironmentCalifornia Dodges Power Crisis This Summer Despite Heat, DroughtSeptember 17, 2014 | Ben AdlerEven with this week’s heat wave and the drought reducing the state’s energy supply, California is expected to finish the summer without a power shortage. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentKing Fire Update: Latest Evacuation Orders, Road ClosuresSeptember 17, 2014UPDATE: 6:42 P.M. - The King Fire has grown throughout the day, and stands at 27,930 acres as of early Wednesday evening. - This article has the latest updates, a list of evacuation orders, as well as links to resources.
Health CareKing Fire Brings Health Advisories in Nevada, CaliforniaSeptember 16, 2014 | Ed JoyceSmoke from the King Fire in El Dorado County has prompted health advisories from air districts in Nevada and California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOfficials Survey Damage From Boles FireSeptember 16, 2014UPDATED (AP) -- A fire in Siskiyou County has destroyed more than 100 homes in the town of Weed.
EnvironmentKing Fire In El Dorado County Continues To Grow; Section Of Hwy 50 ClosedSeptember 16, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneUPDATE 10:20PM.- The King Fire forced the closure of a stretch of Hwy 50 Tuesday night, and has grown to 12,780 acres. Additional evacuations were ordered, including the entire community of Swansboro. Pollock Pines schools will be closed Wednesday.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Wright Resigns, Brown To Sign Groundwater BillsSeptember 15, 2014 | Ben AdlerDemocrat Rod Wright is resigning from the California state Senate after a judge sentenced him to 90 months in jail for lying about where he lived. Meanwhile, Gov. Jerry Brown is set to sign what he calls "historic" groundwater legislation Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Dealing With Unprecedented Fire SeasonSeptember 15, 2014 | Katie OrrDry, hot weather is leading to an unprecedented fire season throughout California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentKing Fire In El Dorado County Grows Quickly; Additional Evacuations OrderedSeptember 14, 2014A fast-moving fire that started late Sunday morning in a rugged area in El Dorado County is forcing road closures and evacuations. UPDATE: 9:20PM: Fire grows to 2,500 acres; 10 percent contained. Additional evacuations ordered.
EnvironmentCrews Make Progress On Dog Bar Fire; Evacuations LiftedSeptember 14, 2014Crews made good progress battling the Dog Bar Fire in Nevada County overnight. Officials say all evacuations have been lifted, as the threat to homes and structures has lessened considerably. UPDATED: Dog Bar Fire is now 75 contained.