EnvironmentFewer Wildfires In 2016 On National Forest Lands In CaliforniaAugust 8, 2016 | Ed JoyceIt has been a busy fire season across California. But there are fewer fires in the state’s 18 U.S. national forests so far this year, compared to 2015. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThe 'New Normal' For Wildfires In CaliforniaAugust 3, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe number of acres burned by wildfires in the U.S. is about average for this time of year. But, in California, the 'new normal' includes larger and more frequent wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Intensifies As Wildfires Grow In Western U.S.July 28, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe drought intensified over the last week in the Western U.S. as the region swelters under a heatwave and firefighters battle major wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Wildfire Updates: 1 Dead In Soberanes Fire, Sand Fire Now 65 Percent ContainedJuly 28, 2016The Soberanes Fire in Monterey County is now 27,326 acres and is 10 percent contained. Meanwhile, the Sand Fire in Los Angeles County is 38,346 acres and is 65 percent.
EnvironmentFire Restrictions In Northern California CountiesJuly 27, 2016 | Ed JoyceDangerous fire weather conditions has prompted one federal agency to impose fire restrictions on public lands in northern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DevelopingState Of Emergency Declared For Los Angeles And Monterey CountiesJuly 26, 2016UPDATE 5:30 p.m. - Acting Governor Tom Torlakson declares a state of emergency in Los Angeles and Monterey Counties due to the effects of the Sand and Soberanes fires.
More Homes Destroyed By Sand Fire In Amador, El Dorado CountiesJuly 29, 2014UPDATED -- Officials say the Sand Fire in Amador and El Dorado counties is now 85 percent contained at about 4,240 acres.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNews Network: Fire In The FoothillsJuly 29, 2014 Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSand Fire's Impact In Wine CountryJuly 29, 2014Winery owners in El Dorado and Amador Counties talk about how this past weekend’s Sand Fire got too close for comfort. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sand Fire Evacuees Returning HomeJuly 28, 2014 | Bob MoffittAs firefighters continue to mop up after the Sand Fire, people return to their homes...or what is left of them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
