EnvironmentCal Fire Crews Join Battle Against Washington FireJune 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceUPDATED 6:15 P.M. - Cal Fire crews have joined the battle against the Washington Fire in Alpine County. Dry lightning in forecast a worry as fire burns in heavy timber. The fire has grown to more than 17,000 acres, and more crews join the battle.
EnvironmentFirefighters Making Progress On Washington FireJune 23, 2015UPDATED 10:25 p.m. - A blaze near the Sierra Nevada town of Markleeville has burned 16,553 acres and is 5 percent contained. Residents of the Markleeville are under an evacuation advisory. No mandatory evacuations have been ordered.
EnvironmentWashington Fire Threatening Homes In Sierra Nevada Town Of MarkleevilleJune 22, 2015UPDATE -- 11:25 p.m. The Washington Fire grew to nearly 15,000 acres by late Monday. Highways 89 and 4 remain closed until further notice.
Cook Fire Update: 180 Acres, 80 Percent ContainedJune 19, 2015Crews made progress overnight in their battle against the Cook Fire in Yuba County, reports YubaNet.com. The blaze is now 80 percent contained.
Shasta-Trinity Fire Containment IncreasesJune 16, 2015UPDATE: (AP) - Fire officials say a lightning-sparked fire in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest is growing extremely slowly, allowing crews to gently back it down toward containment lines.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest Wildfire Burns 1,000 Acres, Brings EvacuationsJune 12, 2015(AP) - A lightning-sparked wildfire has grown to nearly 1,000 acres and led to a handful of evacuations in rural Northern California. The blaze is burning for the third day Thursday in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Environment'Extreme' Drought Expands In CaliforniaJune 4, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest update from government forecasters show the drought has expanded slightly in California despite rain in May.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Forest Service Ready For Wildfire SeasonMay 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Forest Service has wrapped up its hiring for firefighters to work on California's 18 national forests this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUSDA: Forest Health Can Improve Water SupplyMay 18, 2015 | Amy QuintonA top USDA official recommends forest thinning and controlled burns to prevent catastrophic wildfires. He says those tools could also help provide water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Power Supply Will Meet Summer DemandMay 7, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe manager of California's power grid says additional supply, mostly from solar sources, will help it meet electricity demand this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
