EnvironmentWildfire Updates: Clayton Fire Grows, Containment Steady On Soberanes FireAugust 14, 2016The Clayton Fire burning in Lake County his now 2,000 acres and 5 percent contained. In Monterey County, the Soberanes Fire burning near Big Sur is still 60 percent contained and has grown to 72,566 acres.
Dramatic Rescues Underway As Louisiana Floodwaters Reach 'Historic' LevelsAugust 14, 2016Rescue efforts are underway in Southeast Louisiana as the state is drenched and battered by what the governor has called an "unprecedented and historic flooding event." He has declared a state of emergency and three people have been killed.
Riots Follow Fatal Police Shooting In MilwaukeeAugust 14, 2016Riots erupted in Milwaukee's north side late Saturday night, in the same neighborhood a police officer fatally shot a 23-year-old man earlier in the day.
Southern California In For Another Heat WaveAugust 13, 2016(AP) - Southern California's heading into a bout of hot weather, bringing fire danger and bad air.
EnvironmentWildfire Updates: Evacuations In Lake County Due To Clayton FireAugust 13, 2016The 400-acre Clayton Fire that began late Saturday afternoon is threatening homes in Lake County. In San Luis Obispo County, the Chimney Fire, which also began Saturday afternoon, has grown to 750 acres. The Soberanes Fire is 60 percent contained.
Sac Police: Man Killed During Burglary Friday NightAugust 13, 2016The Sacramento Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a victim was found dead at the scene of a reported burglary Friday night.
EnvironmentSouthern California Having Smoggiest Summer Since 2009August 12, 2016(AP) - Southern California is having its smoggiest summer in nearly a decade and hospitals report an increase of people with breathing problems.
Tribes Can Gather National Park Plants Under New RuleAugust 12, 2016(AP) - Tribes can begin entering into agreements with the National Park Service to allow their members to pick plants on protected land under a new federal rule.
California Pot Opponents OK To Claim Ads Could Target KidsAugust 12, 2016(AP) - A judge is editing the ballot measure language California voters will receive arguing for and against the legalization of recreational marijuana.
California Wines Contributed Billions Of Dollars To State's Economy In 2015August 12, 2016 | Rich IbarraCalifornia wines contributed $57.5 billion to the state's economy last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
