Wet Winter Helps And Hurts Firefighting Effort Near OrovilleJuly 8, 2017 | Bob MoffittThe Wall Fire has burned 2,700 acres and is threatening at least 60 homes east of the Northern California city of Oroville.
Fiery Rhetoric From California To Feds Over $18M Fire DebtJuly 8, 2017(AP) - A California official says the federal government has failed to pay the state $18 million for fighting wildfires on federal lands last year.
Winters Fire Burns 1,932 Acres, Mandatory Evacuations LiftedJuly 7, 2017 | Randol White | Drew SandsorUPDATE July 7, 4:45 p.m.: Residents near the Winters Fire in Yolo County are headed back to their homes this afternoon as mandatory evacuations are now lifted.
Crews Scramble To Knock Down Blazes Throughout Sacramento Region, Sparks AreaJuly 3, 2017Crews were busy Monday afternoon as they battled several fires in the Sacramento region and in the Sparks area.
EnvironmentAir Pollution From Wildfires Much Worse Than Previous EstimatesJune 15, 2017 | Amy QuintonScientists have long known that wildfires pollute the air with soot and other fine particles that are dangerous to human health. But as a new study shows, particle pollution from wildfires is much worse than previously thought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Wet Winter Likely To Delay Tahoe Area Fire SeasonMay 17, 2017 | Steve MilneIt looks like this year's fire season will start later than normal in the Tahoe area...sometime in July-August rather than the typical May-June time frame. That's because of the wet winter and a snowpack 200 to 300 percent of normal. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezOfficials Offer Tips On Safety For Upcoming Fire SeasonMay 8, 2017 | Cody DrabbleInsight producer Cody Drabble guest hosts a conversation on the upcoming fire season. He speaks with professionals from CAL FIRE, the U.S. Forest Service and Sierra Forest Legacy. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMore Than 90 Percent of Californians Live With Unhealthy AirApril 18, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia is home to most of the top ten cities in the nation with air pollution from smog and soot. A new report shows pollution has spiked in the Central Valley. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Tree Die Off Prompts Review Of Management PoliciesJanuary 26, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia's tree die off has led a state oversight board to review forest management policies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCAL FIRE Will Receive $15 Million Grant To Reduce Wildfire ThreatDecember 2, 2016 | Amy QuintonCAL FIRE announced Friday that 34 California counties will receive $15 million to help reduce the threat of wildfires. Much of the money will be used to remove dead and dying trees.
