Environment Major California Reservoir Storage 50 Percent Below Average October 6, 2015 | Ed Joyce Water storage has dwindled at six major reservoirs in California. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Fire Restrictions Lifted In Tahoe National Forest October 6, 2015 | Ed Joyce Fire restrictions are being lifted in the Tahoe National Forest Tuesday. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Realtors From Amador, Calaveras Counties Helping Families Displaced By Butte Fire October 5, 2015 | Rich Ibarra The Butte Fire destroyed 475 homes in Calaveras and Amador counties. Many families who lost homes are having a hard time finding new places to live. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Butte Fire Now 100 Percent Contained; All Evacuations And Closures Lifted October 2, 2015 Cal Fire says the Butte Fire in Amador and Calaveras counties is now 100 percent contained at 70,868 acres. The fire started September 9. It killed two people and destroyed 475 homes and damaged 343 outbuildings.
Environment 'Prescribed Burns' To Start In Eldorado National Forest September 30, 2015 | Ed Joyce A 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.
Wednesday Update: Northern And Central California Wildfires September 30, 2015 A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in northern and central California. The incidents are updated several times throughout the day, as new information becomes available.
Environment Insurance Commissioner: More To Lose Fire Coverage September 29, 2015 (AP) - California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones says more people may be dropped from fire coverage and that residents of high risk areas may have to shop for more expensive insurance as wildfires become more destructive because of the drought.
Environment FEMA Discusses Next Steps In Butte Fire Recovery September 25, 2015 | Steve Milne FEMA officials today urged people in Calaveras County affected by the Butte Fire to register for assistance from the agency. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Butte Fire: Major Disaster Declaration For Calaveras County September 24, 2015 | Ed Joyce A major disaster declaration has been granted by President Obama for Calaveras County, due to damage from the Butte Fire.
Turning The Lights Back On After The Butte Fire September 23, 2015 | Bob Moffitt Spend a day with Pacific Gas and Electric crews who are working in the blackened forest of the Butte Fire this week. The PG&E crews are restoring power that was knocked out by the fire. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
