EnvironmentValley Fire In Lake County Explodes to 25,000 Acres; Mandatory EvacuationsSeptember 12, 2015UPDATE 11:28 p.m. Cal Fire reports the Valley Fire has exploded to 25,00 acres, and has forced mandatory evacuations in Lake County. Four Cal Fire firefighters were burned, and are in stable condition at UC Davis Medical Center.
EnvironmentButte Fire: 86 Homes, 51 Outbuildings Burned; Mandatory EvacuationsSeptember 12, 2015Sunday 8:04 a.m. Containment of the Butte Fire has increased to 20 percent, but evacuation orders remain for San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Pine Grove. At least 86 homes and 51 outbuildings have been destroyed.
EnvironmentButte Fire Grows To Nearly 65,000 Acres, Spreading In All DirectionsSeptember 11, 2015UPDATE 11:55 p.m. - Cal Fire says the Butte Fire has grown to 64,728 acres, with containment reduced to 5 percent. The fire continues to expand in all directions. Evacuation notices updated.
EnvironmentCalifornia Wildfires: Rough Fire 18th Largest In State HistorySeptember 11, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe largest active wildfire in California, the Rough Fire in Fresno County, is also the 18th largest in state history. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFriday Northern And Central California Wildfires UpdateSeptember 11, 2015A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in northern and central California. The incidents are updated several times throughout the day, as new information becomes available.
State GovernmentMedical Marijuana Deal On Agenda For Legislature's Final DaySeptember 11, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers are scheduled to wrap up their work for the year Friday – but not before they debate climate change, end-of-life and medical marijuana legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCooling Systems At American River Hatchery Providing Adequate Temperatures For Fish Kill SurvivorsSeptember 10, 2015 | Bob MoffittAfter the death of 155,000 fingerling trout this week, three of the four cooling units required to keep baby trout alive at the American River Fish Hatchery are working again.
EnvironmentButte Fire Grows To 14,700 Acres; More Evacuations OrderedSeptember 10, 2015UPDATE 6:56 p.m. Cal Fire reports the Butte Fire has grown to 14,700 acres, with containment at 10 percent.
EnvironmentWildfire Smoke, Heat Creates Unhealthy Air In San JoaquinSeptember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceAir quality 'unhealthful for sensitive groups' in the San Joaquin Valley due to ozone, wildfire smoke and dust. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSolar Project Planned At Former California Nuclear Power Plant SiteSeptember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe site of a former nuclear power plant in northern California will now be used to provide solar energy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
