Environment Northern California could get help with wildfires, smoke from early atmospheric river September 25, 2023 | Manola Secaira This early-in-the-season storm could help fight fires along the California-Oregon border and has the potential to "dramatically improve air quality."
Environment Can this plan fix California’s insurance crisis? What you need to know September 22, 2023 Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara unveils a plan to shore up the California insurance market for homeowners. Insurers would return to wildfire zones, but would have an easier path to rate increases.
Environment Why do firefighters experience higher risks for cancer? A California researcher plans to find out. September 5, 2023 | Manola Secaira Experts say new research is necessary to understand the longer-term human health impacts of regular exposure to smoke. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Climate change makes wildfires in California more explosive August 30, 2023 A new study pins about 25% of the extra risk on human-caused climate change.
Environment Sacramento region could see smoke from northern wildfires as winds pick up August 29, 2023 | Chris Hagan Strong northerly winds could push smoke from wildfires burning near the California-Oregon border into the Sacramento Valley this week, impacting air quality.
Environment Dry winds are increasing fire concerns in Sacramento region August 29, 2023 | Manola Secaira Experts say the extremely wet winter has made wildfires more difficult to predict this year.
Environment Map: See if you could be affected by PG&E’s Aug. 30 shutoff August 28, 2023 PG&E shut off power to about 8,500 customers in parts of seven western Sacramento Valley counties early Wednesday morning. See if you’re one of those who will potentially be impacted.
Environment Record heat boosting wildfire risk in Pacific Northwest August 17, 2023 Record high temperatures, strong winds and thunderstorms are prompting warnings for high wildfire danger across the Pacific Northwest.
Environment Coalition of tribes, government agencies unite to restore California's giant sequoia population December 16, 2022 | Manola Secaira Nearly a fifth of the state’s giant sequoia population have been lost to wildfires in the last few years.
Environment Northern California wildfires: Where to find updates on air quality, evacuations, and official information October 22, 2022 Here’s a list of resources to track the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.
