EnvironmentSunday Updates: Crews Make Progress, More Evacuation Orders LiftedOctober 15, 2017UPDATE 5:56 p.m.: Weather conditions have improved, as winds expected to kick up overnight did not materialize. Throughout Northern California, evacuations orders and warnings are being lifted as containment lines grow.
EnvironmentAir Quality In Sacramento Region Begins To ImproveOctober 14, 2017It's not exactly a breath of fresh air, but the Sacramento region is getting a bit of a break this weekend as lingering wildfire smoke begins to thin.
EnvironmentHaving Trouble Breathing? So Are Your AnimalsOctober 14, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaWhether close to the fire zone or miles away, animals throughout Northern California are at risk for lung damage during fire season.
EnvironmentSaturday Updates: Northern California Wildfire Death Toll Rises To 40October 14, 2017UPDATE 6:08 p.m.: Two more deaths confirmed in Sonoma County brought the total toll to 40. Earlier in the day, Gov. Jerry Brown and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein said they had never seen a more destructive and deadly wildfire in their lifetime.
EnvironmentPG&E Shares Plunge After Wildfire QuestionsOctober 13, 2017(AP) - Pacific Gas & Electric Co. shares plummeted 10.5 percent after state regulators directed the company to preserve any evidence of failed poles, conductors or other equipment that might be connected to Northern California wildfires.
State GovernmentGovernor Jerry Brown Signs Off On Eight Women's Caucus BillsOctober 13, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaEqual pay, subsidized childcare and aid for sexual assault victims were just a few of the topics the women's caucus tackled this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFriday Updates: Containment Improves On Fires As Confirmed Death Toll Rises To 35 October 13, 2017UPDATE 8:21 p.m.: Firefighting crews made significant progress Friday on containment lines around fires burning throughout northern California. Authorities confirmed an additional death late Friday afternoon, bringing the total toll to 35.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWildfires Across Wine CountryOctober 13, 2017 | Chris RemingtonThe fires in Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties have become the deadliest in California history taking at least 31 lives so far. Reporters Sally Schilling and Andrew Nixon explain the view from the scene. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Gov. Brown Declares Wildfire EmergenciesOctober 13, 2017 | Chris RemingtonState government reporter Ben Bradford discusses how Gov. Brown is handling the massive wildfires in wine country as well as the legislation to be signed this weekend in this week’s Capitol Chat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPHOTOS: Wildfires Devastate Napa, Santa Rosa NeighborhoodsOctober 12, 2017 | Andrew NixonCapital Public Radio multimedia producer Andrew Nixon toured neighborhoods in Napa and Santa Rosa, documenting the extent of the damage from the wildfires that have devastated the area.