EnvironmentCalifornia fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoiasOctober 9, 2021It appeared that two groves — including one with 5,000 trees — were seared by high-intensity fire that can send up 100-foot flames capable of burning the canopies of the towering trees.
EnvironmentWhat Lassen Volcanic National Park looks like after the Dixie FireOctober 8, 2021Lassen Volcanic National Park has recently reopened to the public, but visitors can expect to see some of the scars left by the Dixie Fire. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Why FEMA Won't Rebuild Your Home After A DisasterSeptember 29, 2021The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides valuable assistance to disaster survivors, but it is limited in scope and it's good to know that before a fire or earthquake strikes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThunderstorms In The Forecast Could Complicate Efforts To Contain Caldor FireSeptember 8, 2021 | Chris Hagan | Mike HagertyThe thunderstorm could bring high winds, lighting, but very little rain.
EnvironmentWith Wildfires Come Lawyers, But Past Survivors Have A Message: Buyers BewareSeptember 8, 2021Attorneys in the fast-growing wildfire litigation industry are racing to recruit victims of fires ravaging parts of Northern California, and they're promising to take on a familiar target: PG&E.
EnvironmentDevastating Fires Could Damage Lake Tahoe’s Iconic Blue WatersSeptember 1, 2021Researchers have already seen drops in Lake Tahoe’s clarity during the fires, although it may be temporary. The damage could last years, but its extent depends on how much burns and releases soot into its famous blue waters.
State GovernmentWildfires Have Displaced Thousands Of El Dorado County Voters. If You’re One of Them, Here’s How You Can Still Participate In The Recall Election.August 31, 2021 | Chris NicholsDisplaced El Dorado County voters can request a new mail ballot by email or phone. They can also pick one up at the county’s ‘pop up vote centers’ at evacuation centers.
EnvironmentHere Are The National Forests In California That Are Closed Through Sept. 17 August 30, 2021The United States Forest Service announced it is closing all of California's national forests to the public starting Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. The closure is in place until Sept. 17 but could be extended.
EnvironmentPoor Air Quality From Wildfire Smoke Worsens COVID-19 Cases, Deaths, Study FindsAugust 16, 2021The coronavirus and record-setting Western wildfires converged to exacerbate the pandemic’s health toll last year, according to a new study published in the journal Science Advances.
EnvironmentBear Cub Escapes While Being Treated For Tamarack Fire BurnsAugust 6, 2021 | Steve Milne | Emily ZentnerLake Tahoe Wildlife Care asks that anyone who spots the cub calls (530) 577- 2273.
