San Francisco and other water districts sue California over drought restrictions
The lawsuit claims the State Water Resources Control Board doesn't have the authority to restrict water from those with California's most senior water rights, even in a time of extraordinary drought.
The lawsuit claims the State Water Resources Control Board doesn't have the authority to restrict water from those with California's most senior water rights, even in a time of extraordinary drought.
Sudden tree die off the latest wildfire threat
In the last year, a combination of environmental factors has combined to create a new super fire threat, according to the East Bay Regional Parks District: Sudden Tree Die-Off.
In the last year, a combination of environmental factors has combined to create a new super fire threat, according to the East Bay Regional Parks District: Sudden Tree Die-Off.
Future of Lake Tahoe clarity in question as wildfires worsen
Scientists funded by California, Nevada and the League to Save Lake Tahoe are researching lake clarity and biodiversity during and after wildfires. They’re using collection buckets — some loaded with glass marbles — to capture and measure the size and quantity of particles and pollutants from wildfires that have sullied the normally crystal-clear waters
Scientists funded by California, Nevada and the League to Save Lake Tahoe are researching lake clarity and biodiversity during and after wildfires. They’re using collection buckets — some loaded with glass marbles — to capture and measure the size and quantity of particles and pollutants from wildfires that have sullied the normally crystal-clear waters
Fire crews wrap California's giant sequoias in aluminum to protect from flames
The colossal General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest, some other sequoias, the Giant Forest Museum and other buildings were wrapped for protection against the possibility of intense flames.
The colossal General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest, some other sequoias, the Giant Forest Museum and other buildings were wrapped for protection against the possibility of intense flames.
PG&E customers should prepare for another rate hike
PG&E customers could soon see a higher utility bill. This is due to the company's request for wildfire safety funding.
PG&E customers could soon see a higher utility bill. This is due to the company's request for wildfire safety funding.
Chance of rain for weekend
Rosemary Orozco says Saturday will be cloudy and Sunday morning might have a chance of showers.
Rosemary Orozco says Saturday will be cloudy and Sunday morning might have a chance of showers.
Sequoia National Park rees wrapped in aluminum
Sequoia National Park trees wrapped in aluminum to prevent them from burning up.
Sequoia National Park trees wrapped in aluminum to prevent them from burning up.
Fire insurance policies: an endangered species
Homeowners in the urban wildland interface are getting multiple shocks from massive insurance increases, less coverage and outright cancellations.
Homeowners in the urban wildland interface are getting multiple shocks from massive insurance increases, less coverage and outright cancellations.
Future of Lake Tahoe water clarity remains uncertain following Caldor Fire
Scientists say it’s too soon to draw conclusions about the lasting damage that record-setting wildfires will have on Lake Tahoe. But they’re not wasting time. Many are expected to present their research plans to the Tahoe Science Advisory Council.
Scientists say it’s too soon to draw conclusions about the lasting damage that record-setting wildfires will have on Lake Tahoe. But they’re not wasting time. Many are expected to present their research plans to the Tahoe Science Advisory Council.
Cooling trend continues Thursday, chance of showers on horizon
Temperatures will be cooler Thursday with the hottest areas only geting into the 80s. KTVU's Mark Tamayo says there is also a chance of showers in parts of the Bay Area on Sunday.
Temperatures will be cooler Thursday with the hottest areas only geting into the 80s. KTVU's Mark Tamayo says there is also a chance of showers in parts of the Bay Area on Sunday.
Bay Area air quality advisory extended through Thursday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended an air quality advisory for the region through Thursday because of smoke from wildfires elsewhere in Northern California.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended an air quality advisory for the region through Thursday because of smoke from wildfires elsewhere in Northern California.
Tropical Depression Nicholas takes aim at hurricane-battered Louisiana
Tropical Depression Nicholas threatened the U.S. Gulf Coast with heavy rain and flooding as it moved over Louisiana on Wednesday.
Tropical Depression Nicholas threatened the U.S. Gulf Coast with heavy rain and flooding as it moved over Louisiana on Wednesday.
Fires shut Sequoia National Park, could threaten huge trees
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
Cooler temps but fire danger still present
Mark Tamayo said cooler temps and possible rain are in the in the longer term forecast, but fire danger is still present.
Mark Tamayo said cooler temps and possible rain are in the in the longer term forecast, but fire danger is still present.
Arson suspect arrested in connection to Mendocino's Hopkins Fire
Cal Fire officials announced they have arrested an arson suspect in connection to the Hopkins Fire that started in Mendocino County on Sunday.
Cal Fire officials announced they have arrested an arson suspect in connection to the Hopkins Fire that started in Mendocino County on Sunday.
Climate change could force over 200 million people to move by 2050, report says
Climate change could push more than 200 million people to move within their own countries in the next three decades and create migration hot spots unless urgent action is taken in the coming years to reduce global emissions and bridge the development gap.
Climate change could push more than 200 million people to move within their own countries in the next three decades and create migration hot spots unless urgent action is taken in the coming years to reduce global emissions and bridge the development gap.
Nicholas weakens to tropical depression, dumps rain, brings flood threat to Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Nicholas has weakened to a tropical depression as it slowed to a crawl over southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana as its heavy rains continued to drench the area, maintaining a flood threat.
Tropical Storm Nicholas has weakened to a tropical depression as it slowed to a crawl over southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana as its heavy rains continued to drench the area, maintaining a flood threat.
Smoke from wildfires triggers another air quality advisory
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Wednesday because smoke from wildfires across Northern California is expected to move into the region.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Wednesday because smoke from wildfires across Northern California is expected to move into the region.
Bay Area firefighters battling Caldor Fire raise American Flag where post office once stood
Cal Fire has shared a moving photo of crews from multiple Bay Area fire agencies raising the American flag where a post office once stood in the fire ravaged community of Grizzly Flats in El Dorado County.
Cal Fire has shared a moving photo of crews from multiple Bay Area fire agencies raising the American flag where a post office once stood in the fire ravaged community of Grizzly Flats in El Dorado County.
Giant Sequoias threatened by a pair of new California wildfires
The new Colony and Paradise fires are burning dangerously close to some of California's most cherished trees.
The new Colony and Paradise fires are burning dangerously close to some of California's most cherished trees.