Spare the Air advisory extended through Tuesday
The air district has issued a long string of the alerts, which ban the burning of wood and other solid fuel both indoors and outdoors, after lightning strikes sparked wildfires around the Bay Area two weekends ago.
The air district has issued a long string of the alerts, which ban the burning of wood and other solid fuel both indoors and outdoors, after lightning strikes sparked wildfires around the Bay Area two weekends ago.
People allowed to return to some evacuated areas of Sonoma County
One downgraded evacuation zone is north of Mill Creek Road, west of Dry Creek (the actual creek) and Westside Road, south of Chemise Road and east of the burn area.
One downgraded evacuation zone is north of Mill Creek Road, west of Dry Creek (the actual creek) and Westside Road, south of Chemise Road and east of the burn area.
Safety tips for wildfire evacuees returning home
Cal Fire shares these tips for wildfire evacuees returning home.
Cal Fire shares these tips for wildfire evacuees returning home.
SCU Lighting Complex Fires may burn for weeks
The SCU Lightning Complex Fires are now the third largest in the state's history.
The SCU Lightning Complex Fires are now the third largest in the state's history.
More evacuation orders lifted in Santa Cruz County
Some evacuation orders remain in effect.
Some evacuation orders remain in effect.
North Bay fires more than 50 percent contained
The LNU Lightning Complex Fires are now the second largest wildfire in the state's history.
The LNU Lightning Complex Fires are now the second largest wildfire in the state's history.
Sunday evening CZU Lighting Complex Fires press conference
The press conference was held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2020.
The press conference was held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2020.
Hotline established to assist Santa Cruz County evacuees with hotel program
The hotel program is managed by the State Department of General Services and supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The hotel program is managed by the State Department of General Services and supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Woodward fire at Point Reyes at 15 percent containment
Point Reyes National Seashore remains closed to the public until further notice and coastal roadways are restricted to local traffic.
Point Reyes National Seashore remains closed to the public until further notice and coastal roadways are restricted to local traffic.
Cal Fire quickly knocks down 17-acre brushfire in Livermore
Cal Fire initially reported the size as 15-20 acres with a slow rate of spread.
Cal Fire initially reported the size as 15-20 acres with a slow rate of spread.
Containment of SCU Lighting Complex fires reaches 50 percent
Three first responders and two civilians have been injured and more than 20,000 structures remain threatened.
Three first responders and two civilians have been injured and more than 20,000 structures remain threatened.
Officials provide an update on the SCU Lighting Complex Fires
The update was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2020.
The update was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2020.
Study: Fewer wildlife deaths as traffic dips during pandemic
A study by the Road Ecology Center at the University of California, Davis found traffic declined by about 75% after the emergency health regulation went into effect in March.
A study by the Road Ecology Center at the University of California, Davis found traffic declined by about 75% after the emergency health regulation went into effect in March.
LNU Lighting Complex Fires containment at 56 percent
The fire continues to threaten 10,350 structures.
The fire continues to threaten 10,350 structures.
Wildfires again threaten business in California wine country
Fire has been cruel to Northern California wine country lately.
Fire has been cruel to Northern California wine country lately.
Crews working to protect giant redwoods at Armstrong Woods in Sonoma County
The Armstrong Woods State Reserve is located in a canyon north of Guerneville.
The Armstrong Woods State Reserve is located in a canyon north of Guerneville.
Community members gather near Pleasanton intersection to cheer on firefighters battling SCU Lighting Complex
The group gathers at the intersection of Valley & Bernal Avenues in Pleasanton next to the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
The group gathers at the intersection of Valley & Bernal Avenues in Pleasanton next to the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
Sonoma County assistance centers open for residents impacted by fires
The services are open to all Sonoma County residents, regardless of immigration status.
The services are open to all Sonoma County residents, regardless of immigration status.
Cristina Rendon reports.
CZU fire resource center opens
Fire victims now have access to a plethora of services.
Fire victims now have access to a plethora of services.