Wildfire Updates: 1 Dead In Soberanes Fire, Sand Fire Now 65 Percent Contained July 28, 2016 The Soberanes Fire in Monterey County is now 27,326 acres and is 10 percent contained. Meanwhile, the Sand Fire in Los Angeles County is 38,346 acres and is 65 percent.
Environment 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. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Wildfire Updates: Blaze Near Big Sur Destroys 34 Homes, 10 Outbuildings July 27, 2016 UPDATE 9 p.m. (AP) - Officials say a wildfire burning near Big Sur has destroyed 34 homes as fire crews struggle to contain it.
Developing State Of Emergency Declared For Los Angeles And Monterey Counties July 26, 2016 UPDATE 5:30 p.m. - Acting Governor Tom Torlakson declares a state of emergency in Los Angeles and Monterey Counties due to the effects of the Sand and Soberanes fires.
Most Evacuations Canceled In Southern California Wildfire July 25, 2016 UPDATE 6:14 p.m.: The large majority of the roughly 20,000 evacuees from a huge wildfire north of Los Angeles will be allowed to return home.
Crews Halt Forward Progress Of Vacaville Fire July 22, 2016 UPDATE: 2:59 p.m.: Crews battled a 30-acre grass fire Friday afternoon. Mandatory evacuations will be lifted at about 3:30 p.m.
Environment Drought Persists And So Does Water Conservation In Sacramento July 21, 2016 | Ed Joyce Mandatory statewide water conservation rules have ended in California. But Sacramento-area users conserved 22 percent in June, compared to June 2013. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Two Fires Continue To Burn In Calaveras County July 12, 2016 UPDATE, July 13, 9:30 a.m.: The Pacheco Fire south of Valley Springs in Calaveras County is now 341 acres and is 20 percent contained. Meanwhile, the Stagecoach Fire is 35 acres and is 75 percent contained.
Environment Low Or No Water Conservation Targets 'Shortsighted' July 7, 2016 | Ed Joyce California is in the fifth consecutive year of drought, but state water managers ended mandatory conservation rules. Local water suppliers now determine conservation rates, and some have low or no targets. A water expert says that's 'shortsighted.' Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment California Drought Persists, Conservation Still ‘Top Priority’ July 7, 2016 | Ed Joyce California is in the fifth consecutive year of drought. Although mandatory statewide water conservation is over, the State Water Resources Control Board says water conservation remains a "top priority."
