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.
Pining For A Cozy Winter Drink? Try An Evergreen LiqueurJanuary 9, 2017In Europe, pine-flavored spirits are a staple at ski lodges, but the idea has been slow to catch on in the U.S. As more American distilleries experiment with trees, however, that is changing.
Wet Winter Prompts SMUD To Drop RatesMarch 14, 2016 | Steve MilneSacramento Municipal Utility District customers may notice a small drop in their utility bills thanks to the wet winter. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Historic East Coast Blizzard Ruins Flights For ThousandsJanuary 22, 2016Anyone travelling to the East Coast this weekend should contact their airline service to check if their flight was cancelled.
EnvironmentRain Expected To Continue Through SundayFebruary 7, 2015Heavy rain is expected to fall across much of northern California through Sunday, with the potential for flash flooding in some areas. UPDATE: 1 p.m.- Severe weather expected in areas south of I-80 between Auburn and Manteca.
EnvironmentStorm: Thousands Without Power In Northern CaliforniaFebruary 6, 2015Thousands of outages have been reported along the coast, in Nevada and the Sierra foothills. Here are the latest SMUD, PG&E and NV Energy numbers. UPDATED: 5:45 p.m.
Williams Is Second American To Win Winter And Summer Olympic MedalsFebruary 20, 2014One year ago, Lauryn Williams had never tried bobsled racing at all; she was only elevated to the elite U.S. women's team 11 days ago. Wednesday, she made Olympic history.
