DevelopingStorms Soak Northern California; Mudslide Shuts Yosemite RoadJuly 22, 2015(AP) - Thunderstorms are producing heavy rain in parts of Northern California and forecasters say a mudslide has closed a major highway in Yosemite.
EnvironmentNew 'Super Scooper' Firefighting Plane At Lake TahoeJuly 21, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new firefighting aircraft stationed in South Lake Tahoe gives crews another tool to battle wildfires in the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rain Calms California Fire That Jumped Freeway, Burned CarsJuly 21, 2015(AP) - A wildfire that swept across a California freeway, torching vehicles and sending people running for their lives, is nearly contained.
State GovernmentBill Would Allow Firefighters To Jam Interfering DronesJuly 20, 2015 | Ben AdlerFirst responders are growing increasingly frustrated with owners of hobbyist drones who fly them over wildfires. That’s prompting new proposals from California state lawmakers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Forecast To Persist, Intensify Through OctoberJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere were “minor improvements” to exceptional drought in northeastern California last week, but drought is forecast to persist and intensify through October.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Warmest June Ever For CaliforniaJuly 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceCalifornia is on pace for its warmest year on record in the fourth year of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Looks To Australia For Drought TipsJuly 6, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia and the Australian state of Victoria are teaming up to share knowledge and training in wildfire and flood management.
Crews In Mop Up Mode After Battling 320-Acre Wildfire In VacavilleJuly 5, 2015UPDATE Monday, July 6, 9 a.m - (AP) - In Vacaville, officials say a wildfire that might have been started by fireworks and burned more than 320 acres while threatening homes is now 100 percent contained.
EnvironmentRecord Heat Dries Out California, Fire Risk IncreasesJuly 2, 2015 | Ed JoyceRecord summer heat has increased fire risk in California and the Western U.S. as drought conditions expand.
EnvironmentCalifornians Cut Water Use 29 Percent In MayJuly 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceStatewide water conservation exceeded the mandatory goal in May and Sacramento reduced water use 40 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
