California Focuses On Power Lines As Top Cause Of WildfiresNovember 19, 2015(AP) - California lawmakers are looking into power lines as a top cause of wildfires.
EnvironmentCalifornia Taps Rainy Day Fund For Wildfire CleanupNovember 6, 2015The state Department of Finance says it is transferring another $45 million from its rainy day fund to pay for cleanup and debris removal from two major Northern California wildfires.
EnvironmentBrown Declares State Of Emergency Due To Tree Die-OffOctober 30, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency because of the millions of dead and dying trees in the state. The drought and a beetle infestation have killed an estimated 22 million trees and that's increasing wildfire risk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentOfficials Warn Californians To Buy Flood InsuranceOctober 28, 2015 | Ben BradfordWhile Californians hope El Niño will bring some relief from the drought this winter, it may also cause major flooding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPrescribed Burns Start In Lake Tahoe BasinOctober 26, 2015 | Ed JoycePrescribed burn operations are expected to start this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEl Niño Brings Risk Of Flash Flooding, Debris Flows Near Wildfire ScarsOctober 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceA strong El Niño is forecast to bring above-average precipitation this winter. But, it also creates dangerous flooding potential too, especially in areas recently scarred by wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFire Restrictions Lifted In Tahoe National ForestOctober 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceFire restrictions are being lifted in the Tahoe National Forest Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment'Prescribed Burns' To Start In Eldorado National ForestSeptember 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceA program will begin soon in the Eldorado National Forest to remove live or dead vegetation to prevent the spread of wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentButte Fire: Major Disaster Declaration For Calaveras CountySeptember 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceA major disaster declaration has been granted by President Obama for Calaveras County, due to damage from the Butte Fire.
EnvironmentFeds Declare Major Disaster For Valley FireSeptember 22, 2015 | Ed JoycePresident Barack Obama has declared a major disaster for the Valley Fire in Lake County.
