EnvironmentRecord Heat Dries Out California, Fire Risk IncreasesJuly 2, 2015 | Ed JoyceRecord summer heat has increased fire risk in California and the Western U.S. as drought conditions expand.
EnvironmentCalifornians Cut Water Use 29 Percent In MayJuly 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceStatewide water conservation exceeded the mandatory goal in May and Sacramento reduced water use 40 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFire Concerns With Fireworks Sales In Northern CaliforniaJuly 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceIn the fourth year of drought in California, sales and use of "safe and sane" fireworks are restricted in some areas, allowed in others. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFirefighters Continue To Make Progress On Washington FireJune 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceUPDATED: 6:45 p.m. - Containment has grown to 29 percent, and acreage burned to 17,622. Crews on the Washington Fire, three miles south of Markleeville, took advantage of light winds to increase containment.
EnvironmentDry Lightning: Cal Fire Increases StaffingJune 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceCAL FIRE increases staffing as the forecast of dry lightning and thunderstorms raises wildfire risk in northern California and western Nevada.
EnvironmentWashington Fire Makes For Anxious Week In MarkleevilleJune 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Washington Fire has burned within about three miles of the small town of Markleeville in Alpine County. But crews have made protecting the community a priority. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWashington Fire Spreads Away From MarkleevilleJune 25, 2015 | Ed JoyceUPDATE 6:40 P.M. - Firefighters continue to make progress on the Washington Fire. As of late Thursday afternoon, containment stood at 15 percent. Crews remain focused on keeping the fire away from the community of Markleeville.
EnvironmentCal Fire Crews Join Battle Against Washington FireJune 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceUPDATED 6:15 P.M. - Cal Fire crews have joined the battle against the Washington Fire in Alpine County. Dry lightning in forecast a worry as fire burns in heavy timber. The fire has grown to more than 17,000 acres, and more crews join the battle.
EnvironmentFeds Give $150 Million To Help California With DroughtJune 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceA federal agency is helping California with $150 million to fund projects to improve water quality and reduce wildfire risk.
EnvironmentUC Davis, Sacramento State Increase Water ConservationJune 23, 2015 | Ed JoyceTwo Sacramento-area colleges have ramped up water conservation efforts in this fourth year of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
