Vineyards Likely Unscathed By Rocky FireAugust 10, 2015 | Lesley McClurgWine growers in Lake County have been keeping a close eye on the Rocky Fire, which is California’s largest wildfire this season. Vintners and growers are hoping smoke hasn’t tainted the crop. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Folsom Hills Special Olympian Golfers Capture Medals In LAAugust 10, 2015 | Brianna PresseyThe Sacramento area has two new world class athletes. Amber Kasler and Heidi Matlack of Folsom Hills have come home with bronze medals from the Special Olympic World Games in Los Angeles.
EnvironmentRocky Fire Unpredictable For FirefightersAugust 10, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe Rocky Fire in Colusa, Lake and Napa Counties has been extraordinarily unpredictable for firefighters, at one point burning 20,000 acres in five hours. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentParks Department's "Transformation" Under WayAugust 10, 2015 | Ben AdlerA task force charged by Gov. Jerry Brown with modernizing California’s state parks system after a recent financial scandal is now six months into its mission. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestylePianist Jim Martinez Honors A Jazz GiantAugust 10, 2015 | Gary G. VercelliVince Guaraldi is well-known for his popular soundtracks to the Peanuts animated TV specials. But Guaraldi had another important claim to fame: he "jazzed up the mass." Pianist and fan Jim Martinez is honoring Guaraldi with a new CD and concert. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentID Of USFS Firefighter Killed While Battling Blaze ReleasedAugust 9, 2015UPDATE 7:30 P.M. Authorities have released the identity of a U.S. Forest Service firefighter who died Saturday aftenoon while battling a wildfire in the Lake Tahoe area. Michael Hallenbeck, 21, is from Shingle Springs, Calif.
EnvironmentRocky Fire Updates: Containment Reaches 85 PercentAugust 9, 2015UPDATE: 6:30 p.m. Sunday - Cal Fire says containment of the Rocky Fire has reached 85 percent, with acreage burned holding at 69,636. All remaining evacuations have been lifted.
EnvironmentJerusalem Fire Scorches 2,000 Acres In Lake CountyAugust 9, 2015UPDATE: 6:12 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 through the day, as new information becomes available.
EnvironmentSaturday Northern California Wildfires UpdateAugust 8, 2015UPDATE: 10:45p.m. - A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in northern and central California. This story is updated several times through the day, as new information becomes available.
EnvironmentFriday Northern California Wildfire UpdateAugust 7, 2015UPDATE: 10:45 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 through the day, as new information becomes available.