Hazy Sacramento Deals With Smoky Smell From Distant Blaze
August 9, 2018
No major wildfires are burning near Sacramento, but a dull haze and faint smell of smoke has still blanketed the capital region for two weeks due to distant blazes.
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Wildfires Prompt Air Quality Alerts From Reno To Las Vegas
July 30, 2018
Dense smoke from a series of wildfires burning in California has triggered air quality alerts across more than a 400-mile stretch of Nevada from Reno to Las Vegas.
Having Trouble Breathing? So Are Your Animals
October 14, 2017 | Sammy Caiola
Whether close to the fire zone or miles away, animals throughout Northern California are at risk for lung damage during fire season.
Wildfire Updates Across Northern California
October 12, 2017 | Cody Drabble
As 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.
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Smoke From Wildfires Creates Unhealthy Air Quality In Region
October 11, 2017
Sacramento 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.
Air Quality Advocates Worry EPA Waivers At Risk
February 23, 2017 | Steve Milne
California's ability to make its own air quality rules comes from waivers granted by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Some people are afraid those could be coming to an end. The EPA's new chief has not committed to continuing waivers.
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Fire Restrictions In Northern California Counties
July 27, 2016 | Ed Joyce
Dangerous fire weather conditions has prompted one federal agency to impose fire restrictions on public lands in northern California.
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San Joaquin Offers Rebate For More Efficient Lawn Mowers
May 26, 2016 | Rich Ibarra
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is offering to replace old gas-powered lawnmowers with a new zero emission electric mower.
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Long-Term Drought Persists In California
May 5, 2016 | Ed Joyce
Some minor improvement in California drought conditions last week, but long-term drought remains entrenched as the summer dry season is slightly more than a month away.
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Outdoor Burn Permits Required In California
May 2, 2016 | Ed Joyce
Outdoor burn permits are now required for most counties in Northern California.
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