Bay Area communities experience PG&E power outages without notice
Occidental was the latest Bay Area community to experience a random power outage. Residents say a new PG&E mechanism designed to prevent fires caused the outage.
Occidental was the latest Bay Area community to experience a random power outage. Residents say a new PG&E mechanism designed to prevent fires caused the outage.
Autumnal equinox 2021: Here’s when fall officially starts
Sept. 22, 2021, marks the official start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s when the leaves may start to change and more.
Sept. 22, 2021, marks the official start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s when the leaves may start to change and more.
Last day of summer: warm temp expected
The last full day of summer is expected to be warm in many areas as winds from the north and east fan hot weather towards the Bay Area.
The last full day of summer is expected to be warm in many areas as winds from the north and east fan hot weather towards the Bay Area.
Four Guardsmen giant sequoias unharmed by KNP Complex Fire
A group of giant sequoias known as the Four Guardsmen in in Sequoia National Park were unharmed after the KNP Complex Fire burned near the grove. Firefighters had wrapped the famous trees in a protective materialat their base and cleared away other nearby vegetation to save the trees.
A group of giant sequoias known as the Four Guardsmen in in Sequoia National Park were unharmed after the KNP Complex Fire burned near the grove. Firefighters had wrapped the famous trees in a protective materialat their base and cleared away other nearby vegetation to save the trees.
Resilient redwoods offer clues as to how trees survive wildfires in Big Basin
As California Highway 236 winds its way into Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz County, there are signs of a fire fight, lost to Mother Nature. Charred bark and downed trees abound. But there are also signs of a rematch that’s already underway.
As California Highway 236 winds its way into Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz County, there are signs of a fire fight, lost to Mother Nature. Charred bark and downed trees abound. But there are also signs of a rematch that’s already underway.
PG&E power line sensor upgrades may be too sensitive, resulting in shutoffs
In an effort to keep reducing wildfire ignitions, Pacific Gas & Electric has upgraded sensors that can tell it more quickly if a power line has been compromised or might spark a fire. But some of that technology has set off some false alarms.
In an effort to keep reducing wildfire ignitions, Pacific Gas & Electric has upgraded sensors that can tell it more quickly if a power line has been compromised or might spark a fire. But some of that technology has set off some false alarms.
Bay Area mostly averts PG&E power shut-off, weather all-clear given
From Livermore to Napa Valley's high elevations, the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for parts of the North and East Bay that went into effect Sunday night. PG&E also shut off power to a small swath of residents in Solano, Lake and Yolo counties.
From Livermore to Napa Valley's high elevations, the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for parts of the North and East Bay that went into effect Sunday night. PG&E also shut off power to a small swath of residents in Solano, Lake and Yolo counties.
Spare the Air alert issued for Tuesday due to smoke, smog
Hazy skies are in store for the Bay Area due to high temperatures, wildfire smoke and car exhaust, prompting air district officials to announce a Spare the Air Alert for smog on Tuesday.
Hazy skies are in store for the Bay Area due to high temperatures, wildfire smoke and car exhaust, prompting air district officials to announce a Spare the Air Alert for smog on Tuesday.
Red flag warning, Spare the Air ahead
Kyla Grogan says there's still a red flag warning in effect for the Bay Area through 8 p.m. There's a Spare the Air alert issued for Tuesday.
Kyla Grogan says there's still a red flag warning in effect for the Bay Area through 8 p.m. There's a Spare the Air alert issued for Tuesday.
KNP Complex Fire: still no containment s flames move toward giant sequoia grove
There is no containment yet on the KNP Complex Fire that is burning in Sequoia National Park and threatening giant sequoia trees, including the famous General Sherman tree.
There is no containment yet on the KNP Complex Fire that is burning in Sequoia National Park and threatening giant sequoia trees, including the famous General Sherman tree.
White House unveils plan to combat ‘silent killer’ extreme heat
Under a plan announced Monday, the U.S. Departments of Labor and of Health and Human Services as well as other federal agencies are launching actions intended to reduce heat-related illness and protect public health.
Under a plan announced Monday, the U.S. Departments of Labor and of Health and Human Services as well as other federal agencies are launching actions intended to reduce heat-related illness and protect public health.
4 famous giant trees unharmed by Sequoia National Park fire
The Four Guardsmen, a group of trees that form a natural entryway on the road to the forest, were successfully protected from the KNP Complex fire by the removal of nearby vegetation and by wrapping fire-resistant material around the bases of the trees, the firefighting management team said in a statement Sunday.
The Four Guardsmen, a group of trees that form a natural entryway on the road to the forest, were successfully protected from the KNP Complex fire by the removal of nearby vegetation and by wrapping fire-resistant material around the bases of the trees, the firefighting management team said in a statement Sunday.
Red flag warning, warmup expected
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the East and South bays. A warmup is expected in the afternoon.
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the East and South bays. A warmup is expected in the afternoon.
Some South Bay communities receive state funding for wildfire prevention
Some South Bay communities are getting millions of dollars from the state to help with wildland fire prevention.
Some South Bay communities are getting millions of dollars from the state to help with wildland fire prevention.
Red Flag Warning in effect Sunday night through Tuesday
The danger for fire will increase beginning Sunday night in the East Bay hills and north into Solano County, according to the National Weather Service.
The danger for fire will increase beginning Sunday night in the East Bay hills and north into Solano County, according to the National Weather Service.
Santa Clara County receives state funding for wildfire prevention
KTVU FOX 2's Greg Liggins reports.
KTVU FOX 2's Greg Liggins reports.
SUNDAY FORECAST: Fire weather watch begins at 11 p.m.
KTVU's Rosemary Orozco has your Bay Area forecast.
KTVU's Rosemary Orozco has your Bay Area forecast.
KNP Complex Fire near ancient trees in Sequoia Natiomnal Park
The General Sherman and other giant sequoia trees are threatenedby the KNP Complex Fire,which was sparked by lightning. The fire has burned 18,000 acres with no containment.
The General Sherman and other giant sequoia trees are threatenedby the KNP Complex Fire,which was sparked by lightning. The fire has burned 18,000 acres with no containment.
Light shower likely before fire weather watch kicks in
A fire weather watch will take effect in the Bay Area when temperatures climb and winds strengthen after a weak rain storm passes through on Sunday.
A fire weather watch will take effect in the Bay Area when temperatures climb and winds strengthen after a weak rain storm passes through on Sunday.
Wildfires make run toward giant sequoia groves in the Sierra Nevada
Crews were watching the weather this weekend as they battled California wildfires that have burned into some groves of ancient sequoias as they try to protect the world's largest tree.
Crews were watching the weather this weekend as they battled California wildfires that have burned into some groves of ancient sequoias as they try to protect the world's largest tree.