Environment 100 Large Blazes In The West August 21, 2015 (AP) - Nearly 29,000 firefighters are battling some 100 large blazes across the West, including Idaho, Oregon, Montana and California.
Environment Friday Northern And Central California Wildfires Update August 21, 2015 A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in Northern and Central California. Information from each incident s updated several times throughout the day, as fresh data becomes available.
Environment Thursday Northern And Central California Wildfires Update August 20, 2015 A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in Northern and Central California. Information from each incident s updated several times throughout the day, as fresh data becomes available.
Environment Dead and Dying Trees From Drought Pose Danger August 20, 2015 | Amy Quinton Cal Fire and PG&E are warning homeowners about the risks posed by dead and dying trees. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Help Coming From Down Under For Western U.S. Firefighters August 20, 2015 | Ed Joyce Firefighters in California and other parts of the western U.S. will be getting some help from other countries, as wildfires rip through the region. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Officials Determine Cause Of Rocky Fire August 20, 2015 | Ed Joyce Cal Fire officials say they've determined the cause of the destructive Rocky Fire, which burned tens of thousands of acres in Napa and Lake counties.
Environment Study Predicts Wildlife Die-Offs, Bigger Wildfires If California Drought Continues August 20, 2015 (AP) - A new study says dying wildlife, bigger wildfires and dry farm towns will be the biggest problems if the drought persists in California.
Thousands Forced Out As Livermore Wildfire Surges August 20, 2015 (AP) - A fast-moving grass fire east of San Francisco scorched more than 2,500 acres of dry brush near Livermore.
Environment California Drought: NASA Says Land Sinking Faster In San Joaquin Valley August 19, 2015 | Ed Joyce A new NASA report, commissioned by the California Department of Water Resources, shows groundwater pumping in California has caused land in the San Joaquin Valley to sink faster than in past. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Back To School Brings 'No Idle' Plea In Central Valley August 18, 2015 | Ed Joyce Central Valley air quality managers have requested parents to shut off their vehicle engines when picking kids up after school. It's part of a move to reduce ozone pollution. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.