EnvironmentFriday Northern And Central California Wildfires UpdateAugust 14, 2015UPDATE: 6:47 p.m. - A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in Northern and Central California. This story is updated several times throughout the day, as new information becomes available.
EnvironmentYosemite Campground Will Temporarily Close After Squirrels Die Of PlagueAugust 14, 2015 | Ed JoyceOfficials at Yosemite National Park say they're temporarily shutting a popular campsite after two squirrels died of plague in the area.
EnvironmentFresno Man Fights Off Black Bear, Drives To HospitalAugust 14, 2015(AP) - Wildlife authorities say a 67-year-old California man fought off a black bear that attacked him from behind then drove himself to a hospital.
EnvironmentThursday Northern And Central California Wildfires UpdateAugust 13, 20159:17 p.m. - A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in Northern and Central California. This story is updated several times throughout the day, as new information becomes available. Two more fires reach full containment.
EnvironmentJerusalem Fire Containment Reaches 50 Percent; 24,000 Acres BurnedAugust 13, 2015UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Cal Fire says crews working the Jerusalem Fire have achieved 50 percent containment, while acreage burned has grown to 24,000 as of Thursday evening.
EnvironmentEl Niño Won't End California Drought, State SaysAugust 13, 2015 | Chris NicholsState and federal forecasters say California’s drought is likely to stretch into a fifth straight year, even if a soggy El Niño arrives this winter.
EnvironmentNPR One Exclusive: This Land Environment PodcastAugust 13, 2015This Land is a pilot podcast hosted by NPR's Jeff Brady and KUOW's Ashley Ahearn.
EnvironmentMore Resources To Fight Wildfires Sent To CaliforniaAugust 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceA national firefighting agency is sending more resources to California, due to the large number of major wildfires in the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Rains Help Southern CaliforniaAugust 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceA slight decrease in severe drought in the last week for one part of California and Nevada saw an increase in the intensity of exceptional drought.
EnvironmentDrought Forces Trout To Be Shipped From San Joaquin HatcheryAugust 13, 2015(AP) - About 80,000 pounds of rainbow trout had to be rescued from the San Joaquin Hatchery and moved to cooler waters in Shaver Lake as a result of the ongoing drought.
