Environment Fires in the West are becoming ever bigger, consuming. Why and what can be done? July 29, 2024 Experts say a massive wildfire in northern California and scores of smaller ones across the western U.S. and Canada are the legacy of the nation’s fire-suppression experts and climate change.
Environment Homeless advocates say cities, counties should distribute tools to prevent fires in encampments July 15, 2024 | Manola Secaira Last month, a fire originating from a Rancho Cordova encampment burned nearly 600 acres. Advocates say unhoused people should be equipped with tools like fire extinguishers to help stop them. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire July 5, 2024 Officials say thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire have been allowed to return home. The Thompson Fire near Oroville has stayed roughly the same size since Wednesday but containment increased to 29% Thursday.
Environment Rebuilding Paradise: Nonprofit's $500 'defensible space' grants help cut residents' insurance costs June 25, 2024 Households in Paradise are confronting an insurability crisis as companies raise premiums and discontinue policies in California. But a local foundation is trying to help those families find ways to qualify for and afford private insurance again.
Environment Sacramento temperature blanket 2024: Temperatures heat up, and a wildfire outlook for coming months June 18, 2024 | Manola Secaira Sweltering temperatures have resulted in a series of excessive heat warnings for the Sacramento Valley — and some new colors in our temperature blanket.
Environment Firefighters work to contain multiple wildfires in Northern California June 17, 2024 | Chris Hagan | Manola Secaira Nearly a dozen large wildfires were burning across the state Monday evening. A red flag warning for increased wildfire risk is set to expire Tuesday at 8 a.m.
State Government California pushes insurers to cover more homes in these areas. Is your ZIP included? June 12, 2024 California can’t legally require insurers to write either residential or commercial property policies. But the state expects insurers to comply with the options unveiled today because get something they want in return: catastrophe modeling.
Environment Evacuation orders downgraded as firefighters make progress on Corral Fire near Tracy June 2, 2024 The fire, which grew to 14,000 acres Sunday afternoon, also destroyed a home and injured two firefighters. Cal Fire says the fire is now 75% contained, and officials hope to continue to gain ground under favorable weather conditions.
Environment Wildfire smoke is sticking around for longer in California, impacting lake ecosystems May 22, 2024 | Manola Secaira A new study from UC Davis found that the amount of time wildfire smoke lingers and the space it covers has increased dramatically since 2006. That can cool lake temperatures and impact how ecosystems function. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Film about Camp Fire rescue starring Matthew McConaughey begins filming in New Mexico May 14, 2024 "The Lost Bus" tells the story of a bus driver and a school teacher who rescued students during the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history.
