All Roads Reopen As Crews Make Progress On Washington Fire
June 30, 2015
All highways through the burn area of the Washington Fire have reopened as favorable weather conditions have aided firefighters' construction of containment lines.
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California Bill Could Allow Tax On Water Wasters In Drought
June 30, 2015 | Amy Quinton
A California Assembly committee will hear a bill Wednesday that would allow water districts to impose taxes on any business, industry or person who wastes water.
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California Lawmakers To Hold Hearing On Pot Farm Water Use
June 30, 2015
(AP) - A state legislative committee will look at the impact of the drought and water use by illegal marijuana cultivators on North Coast fisheries at a hearing in Sacramento.
First Zero-Net Affordable Apartments Open In Woodland
June 29, 2015 | Amy Quinton
The city of Woodland is opening its doors to the first zero-net energy, low-income apartments in the nation.
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Drought Blamed For Decline In Duck Population
June 29, 2015 | Rich Ibarra
The drought can be blamed for a number of problems and the latest is a major decline in the duck population. A new survey shows lack of rain has led to poor habitats.
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Washington Fire Update: Containment Grows To 45 Percent
June 28, 2015
UPDATE: Higher humidity, lower temperatures and light rain combined to help firefighters make progress on the Washington Fire Sunday. Containment stood at 45 percent as of Sunday evening.
Weather A Concern For Crews Battling Washington Fire
June 27, 2015
UPDATE: Crews continue to strengthen the perimeter line around the Washington Fire as weather forecasters are calling for increased chances of dry lightning, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Containment was at 37 percent Saturday night.
Firefighters Continue To Make Progress On Washington Fire
June 26, 2015 | Ed Joyce
UPDATED: 6:45 p.m. - Containment has grown to 29 percent, and acreage burned to 17,622. Crews on the Washington Fire, three miles south of Markleeville, took advantage of light winds to increase containment.
California Drought Prompts More Water Cutbacks
June 26, 2015 | Amy Quinton
California water regulators are again ordering some water rights holders to stop diverting water from rivers because of the drought. The order includes some rights for the city of San Francisco.
Dry Lightning: Cal Fire Increases Staffing
June 26, 2015 | Ed Joyce
CAL FIRE increases staffing as the forecast of dry lightning and thunderstorms raises wildfire risk in northern California and western Nevada.