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.
EnvironmentThursday Updates: Death Toll Rises To 31 In California WildfiresOctober 12, 2017UPDATE 6:17 p.m.: (AP) - As death toll hits 31 from California wildfires, fire official says it is deadliest week of wildfires in state history.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWildfire Updates Across Northern CaliforniaOctober 12, 2017 | Cody DrabbleAs fire crews continue to battle blazes across the region, Beth Ruyak checks in with several experts on the front lines of firefighting, reporting, and monitoring the air quality in Northern California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWindy Conditions Could Impact Already Deadly FiresOctober 11, 2017UPDATE 9:09 p.m.: Officials now say 23 people have died in the wildfires raging throughout Northern California. Windy conditions could pick up Wednesday night, which presents challenges for firefighters.
EnvironmentSmoke From Wildfires Creates Unhealthy Air Quality In RegionOctober 11, 2017Sacramento area air quality and health officials are advising people to take precautions and minimize outdoor activities today because of smoke coming into the Sacramento region from the fires.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNational Weather Service Fire UpdateOctober 11, 2017 | Chris RemingtonWe hear National Weather Service updates on weather conditions facing fire crews across Northern California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment"It Was Just Like An Apocalypse": Stories From The WildfiresOctober 10, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerNorthern Californians share stories of loss and unity as they cope with wildfires devastating the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWildfires Hit Napa, Sonoma Before Grape Harvest CompleteOctober 10, 2017 | Julia MitricSonoma and Napa Counties have been hit hard by unforgiving wildfires that continue to ravage Northern California. It's too early to gauge the economic toll on the region's famed wine industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFire FAQ: How To Understand What You Hear About WildfiresOctober 10, 2017 | Hilda Toribio Flores | Linnea EdmeierIt can be difficult to follow all the information about fast-changing wildfires. CapRadio Managing Editor and former CAL FIRE captain Linnea Edmeier explains the terms firefighters use and what you should do when you hear them.
EnvironmentCalifornia Fires Take 17 Lives, More Than 2,000 BuildingsOctober 10, 2017UPDATE 8:55 p.m.: (AP) - The death toll from wildfires raging in Northern California has now grown to 17, with 11 coming in Sonoma County alone. The blazes have also left at least 180 people injured and have destroyed more than 2,000 buildings.