EnvironmentBiggest environmental issues facing California? Drought, wildfires and climate change, according to new PPIC survey.July 29, 2022 | Mike HagertyCapRadio spoke with Public Policy Institute of California president Mark Baldessare about the survey’s findings.
EnvironmentLake Tahoe clarity didn't improve last year. Wildfires may have played a role.July 10, 2022Lake Tahoe’s clarity has been dipping over the years from a historic level of 97 feet to 63 feet in 2021.
EnvironmentCal Fire fumbles key responsibilities to prevent catastrophic wildfires despite historic budgetJune 21, 2022 | Scott RoddA months-long investigation from The California Newsroom examined Cal Fire’s efforts to prevent catastrophic wildfires, ahead of what could be another devastating fire season.
State GovernmentCal Fire chief to retire in December after leading agency through record wildfire seasons November 15, 2021 | Scott RoddPorter steered Cal Fire through record-setting wildfire seasons driven by decades of poor forest management and climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoiasOctober 9, 2021It appeared that two groves — including one with 5,000 trees — were seared by high-intensity fire that can send up 100-foot flames capable of burning the canopies of the towering trees.
EnvironmentWhat Lassen Volcanic National Park looks like after the Dixie FireOctober 8, 2021Lassen Volcanic National Park has recently reopened to the public, but visitors can expect to see some of the scars left by the Dixie Fire. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Why FEMA Won't Rebuild Your Home After A DisasterSeptember 29, 2021The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides valuable assistance to disaster survivors, but it is limited in scope and it's good to know that before a fire or earthquake strikes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThunderstorms In The Forecast Could Complicate Efforts To Contain Caldor FireSeptember 8, 2021 | Chris Hagan | Mike HagertyThe thunderstorm could bring high winds, lighting, but very little rain.
EnvironmentWith Wildfires Come Lawyers, But Past Survivors Have A Message: Buyers BewareSeptember 8, 2021Attorneys in the fast-growing wildfire litigation industry are racing to recruit victims of fires ravaging parts of Northern California, and they're promising to take on a familiar target: PG&E.
EnvironmentDevastating Fires Could Damage Lake Tahoe’s Iconic Blue WatersSeptember 1, 2021Researchers have already seen drops in Lake Tahoe’s clarity during the fires, although it may be temporary. The damage could last years, but its extent depends on how much burns and releases soot into its famous blue waters.
