PG&E troubleshooter fields questions from judge about utility's suspected role in Dixie Fire
Although no formal findings have been reached, PG&E has acknowledged to California power regulators that a tree leaning into one of its power lines may have started the Dixie Fire, which has scorched nearly 1 million acres to become the second-largest in state history.
Although no formal findings have been reached, PG&E has acknowledged to California power regulators that a tree leaning into one of its power lines may have started the Dixie Fire, which has scorched nearly 1 million acres to become the second-largest in state history.
Warm inland, mostly sunny
Mark Tamayo says today will be warm inland and mostly sunny. Temps in the high 80s
Mark Tamayo says today will be warm inland and mostly sunny. Temps in the high 80s
Nicholas upgraded to hurricane as it heads for Texas Gulf Coast
The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Nicholas has strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane ahead of its expected landfall in Texas.
The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Nicholas has strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane ahead of its expected landfall in Texas.
Ukiah dodges a fiery bullet, Calpella does not
Firefighters are keeping an extremely cautious eye on the Hopkins Fire, which sprang to life Sunday in the tiny town of Calpella, just north of Ukiah.
Firefighters are keeping an extremely cautious eye on the Hopkins Fire, which sprang to life Sunday in the tiny town of Calpella, just north of Ukiah.
Judge digs deeper into PG&E’s suspected role in Dixie Fire
The grilling came before a federal judge who is overseeing PG&E’s criminal probation for a felony conviction after the utility’s gas lines blew up part of a suburban neighborhood in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2010.
The grilling came before a federal judge who is overseeing PG&E’s criminal probation for a felony conviction after the utility’s gas lines blew up part of a suburban neighborhood in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2010.
PG&E worker set to testify regarding Dixie Fire
A PG&E worker who saw some of the first flames of the Dixie Fire is set to testify in San Francisco.
A PG&E worker who saw some of the first flames of the Dixie Fire is set to testify in San Francisco.
Warm, mostly sunny
Rosemary Orozco says today will be warm and mostly sunny. Cooler temps will surface later this week.
Rosemary Orozco says today will be warm and mostly sunny. Cooler temps will surface later this week.
SUNDAY FORECAST: Temps tick upward, hot inland
KTVU's Mark Tamayo has your Bay Area forecast for Sunday, September 12, 2021.
KTVU's Mark Tamayo has your Bay Area forecast for Sunday, September 12, 2021.
Pink and green: Auroras light up night sky in Tasmania, Alaska
The Southern and Northern lights pulled off spectacular shows in the skies over Tasmania and Alaska earlier this week.
The Southern and Northern lights pulled off spectacular shows in the skies over Tasmania and Alaska earlier this week.
Caldor Fire containment grows, but Dixie Fire prompts new evacuations
The Caldor Fire in El Dorado County is posing less of a threat as some evacuations were lifted, but the huge Dixie Fire is creatingnew threats and led to a round of fresh evacuation orders.
The Caldor Fire in El Dorado County is posing less of a threat as some evacuations were lifted, but the huge Dixie Fire is creatingnew threats and led to a round of fresh evacuation orders.
Firefighters' health a concern as stresses pile up
Last year, more than 100 firefighters committed suicide, likely just a fraction of the actual figure. Their jobs are so stressful with the harsh conditions they are exposed to. KTVU's Brooks Jarosz looks at how a nearly year-long wildfire season and the coronavirus has affected their daily lives.
Last year, more than 100 firefighters committed suicide, likely just a fraction of the actual figure. Their jobs are so stressful with the harsh conditions they are exposed to. KTVU's Brooks Jarosz looks at how a nearly year-long wildfire season and the coronavirus has affected their daily lives.
Lightning strikes cause damage in Bay Area; weather should ease up by afternoon
National Weather Service models showed that on Friday morning, lightning was spotted in the Sacramento valley, along I-80 in Vallejo and Fairfield, and some areas near Martinez.
National Weather Service models showed that on Friday morning, lightning was spotted in the Sacramento valley, along I-80 in Vallejo and Fairfield, and some areas near Martinez.
Bay Area zapped by 110 confirmed lightning strikes
There were more than 1,100 “cloud to ground strikes” in California, the National Weather Service said. In the Bay Area, there were 110 confirmed strikes, the NWS said.
There were more than 1,100 “cloud to ground strikes” in California, the National Weather Service said. In the Bay Area, there were 110 confirmed strikes, the NWS said.
Drizzle, lightning will subside
Rosemary Orozco says that the morning drizzle and lightning will clear out later this morning, making for a partly cloudy but drier afternoon.
Rosemary Orozco says that the morning drizzle and lightning will clear out later this morning, making for a partly cloudy but drier afternoon.
Lightning strikes: Red flag warning in place for North, East Bay
Lightning strikes and light rain move into the area after the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning Thursday for the North Bay and East Bay mountains and hills.
Lightning strikes and light rain move into the area after the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning Thursday for the North Bay and East Bay mountains and hills.
California's major water reservoirs are way below where they should be
California's biggest reservoirs are way below where their levels should be this time of year. For example, Lake Shasta, the biggest reservoir in the state by far, is only a quarter full.
California's biggest reservoirs are way below where their levels should be this time of year. For example, Lake Shasta, the biggest reservoir in the state by far, is only a quarter full.
Wellness program helps firefighters battle stress, cancer and suicide risk
Firefighters deal with trauma, stress and hazardous conditions and research shows suicide and cancer are the top two ways firefighters die.
Firefighters deal with trauma, stress and hazardous conditions and research shows suicide and cancer are the top two ways firefighters die.
US records hottest summer since the Dust Bowl, NOAA says
The last seven Julys, from 2015 to 2021, have been the hottest seven Julys on record, said NOAA climatologist Ahira Sanchez-Lugo.
The last seven Julys, from 2015 to 2021, have been the hottest seven Julys on record, said NOAA climatologist Ahira Sanchez-Lugo.
Nicasio Reservoir in Marin County at below-average levels amid sustained drought
Nicasio Reservoir is located in the Nicasio Valley region of Marin County. As of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Marin Municipal Water District says their five reservoirs are currently have 28,982 acre-feet of water in them. Compared to the average for this date, 2021 levels are at 49.90 percent of normal. The district has a total capacity of 58,088 acre-feet.
Nicasio Reservoir is located in the Nicasio Valley region of Marin County. As of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Marin Municipal Water District says their five reservoirs are currently have 28,982 acre-feet of water in them. Compared to the average for this date, 2021 levels are at 49.90 percent of normal. The district has a total capacity of 58,088 acre-feet.
Phoenix Lake in Marin County has nearly vanished
Water levels at Phoenix Lake, located on the northeastern slope of Mount Tamalpais, are extremely low. As of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Marin Municipal Water District says their five reservoirs are currently have 28,982 acre-feet of water in them. Compared to the average for this date, 2021 levels are at 49.90 percent of normal. The district has a total capacity of 58,088 acre-feet.
Water levels at Phoenix Lake, located on the northeastern slope of Mount Tamalpais, are extremely low. As of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Marin Municipal Water District says their five reservoirs are currently have 28,982 acre-feet of water in them. Compared to the average for this date, 2021 levels are at 49.90 percent of normal. The district has a total capacity of 58,088 acre-feet.