Appearance of Large Patches of Wood Chips ExplainedAugust 26, 2013There’s a reason large patches of wood chips have been appearing alongside a Sacramento-area freeway recently.
American Fire - Sunday Update: Community Meeting Set for MondayAugust 25, 2013A community meeting to update residents on the American Fire is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday at the Foresthill Veteran's Memorial Hall. Containment has grown to 78 percent, with 24,135 acres burned. Five structures have been lost. Update: 3:30 p.m.
Kings Announce Downtown Arena Architect, Project ManagerAugust 25, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento Kings today announced AECOM will be the lead architect for a proposed downtown arena and that ICON Venue Group will be the project manager.
Rim Fire - Sunday Update: Winds Fan the Flames, Fire Now 14th Largest in CA HistoryAugust 25, 2013Weather conditions have fanned the flames, as the Rim Fire grew more than 10,000 acres today. The fire has burned nearly 144,000 acres, with containment at 7 percent. More than 2,800 people are working the incident. Update: 8:05 p.m.
American Fire Update: Containment Lines StrengthenedAugust 24, 2013Favorable weather allowed crews to strengthen containment lines, which stands at nearly 24,000 acres burned and 67 percent containment. Some crews have been assigned to other fires, with 1,429 people still working the incident. Update: 9:30 p.m.
Some Rim Fire Evacuees Return to Homes as Aggressive Firefighting Pays OffAugust 24, 2013The evacuation order for some residents in the Rim Fire area has been lifted, although the blaze continues to burn hot. Containment stands at 5 percent late Saturday, with air tankers and helicopters helping slow the fires' progress. Update: 8:55pm
Evacuation Orders Issued in Rim Fire PathAugust 23, 2013The fire has burned more than 125,000 acres, with containment now at 5 percent as of late Friday. Gov. Jerry Brown issued an emergency proclamation for San Francisco due to threats from the Rim Fire to the utility systems. Update: 11:30 p.m.
Sink Hole Closes Part of I-80August 23, 2013 | Bob MoffittAn eight-foot-deep sink hole on Interstate 80 in Truckee forced the closure of part of the highway all this morning and part of this afternoon.
Roseville Celebrates New Town SquareAugust 23, 2013 | Steve MilneRoseville will be shutting down several downtown streets tomorrow.
American Fire Keeps Growing, Crews Gaining GroundAugust 23, 2013The American Fire has grown to more than 20,200 acres while firefighters have the blaze 66 percent contained. Mop-up efforts are under way on two fronts, to keep the fire from spreading beyond containment lines. Update: 6:15 p.m.