Insight With Vicki GonzalezUpdate On Northern California WildfiresOctober 16, 2017 | Chris RemingtonFirefighters have made significant progress on the fires in Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma Counties, we get an update on the battle and the damage. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSunday Updates: Crews Make Progress, More Evacuation Orders LiftedOctober 15, 2017UPDATE 5:56 p.m.: Weather conditions have improved, as winds expected to kick up overnight did not materialize. Throughout Northern California, evacuations orders and warnings are being lifted as containment lines grow.
EnvironmentPG&E Shares Plunge After Wildfire QuestionsOctober 13, 2017(AP) - Pacific Gas & Electric Co. shares plummeted 10.5 percent after state regulators directed the company to preserve any evidence of failed poles, conductors or other equipment that might be connected to Northern California wildfires.
Sacramento-Area Resources To Donate To Fire RecoveryOctober 13, 2017A number of groups in the Sacramento-Area are gathering funds and resources for victims of the wildfires tearing through Northern California.
EnvironmentFriday Updates: Containment Improves On Fires As Confirmed Death Toll Rises To 35 October 13, 2017UPDATE 8:21 p.m.: Firefighting crews made significant progress Friday on containment lines around fires burning throughout northern California. Authorities confirmed an additional death late Friday afternoon, bringing the total toll to 35.
EnvironmentPHOTOS: Wildfires Devastate Napa, Santa Rosa NeighborhoodsOctober 12, 2017 | Andrew NixonCapital Public Radio multimedia producer Andrew Nixon toured neighborhoods in Napa and Santa Rosa, documenting the extent of the damage from the wildfires that have devastated the area.
EnvironmentThursday Updates: Death Toll Rises To 31 In California WildfiresOctober 12, 2017UPDATE 6:17 p.m.: (AP) - As death toll hits 31 from California wildfires, fire official says it is deadliest week of wildfires in state history.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWildfire Updates Across Northern CaliforniaOctober 12, 2017 | Cody DrabbleAs fire crews continue to battle blazes across the region, Beth Ruyak checks in with several experts on the front lines of firefighting, reporting, and monitoring the air quality in Northern California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWindy Conditions Could Impact Already Deadly FiresOctober 11, 2017UPDATE 9:09 p.m.: Officials now say 23 people have died in the wildfires raging throughout Northern California. Windy conditions could pick up Wednesday night, which presents challenges for firefighters.
EnvironmentSmoke From Wildfires Creates Unhealthy Air Quality In RegionOctober 11, 2017Sacramento area air quality and health officials are advising people to take precautions and minimize outdoor activities today because of smoke coming into the Sacramento region from the fires.