High winds could push Caldor Fire into South Lake Tahoe
Firefighters continue their unrelenting efforts as flames push perilously close to South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday.
Firefighters continue their unrelenting efforts as flames push perilously close to South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday.
High winds threaten to whip up flames approaching Lake Tahoe
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
Cooler temps for Wednesday
Here's the latest forecast from KTVU meteorologist Bill Martin.
Here's the latest forecast from KTVU meteorologist Bill Martin.
Smoke forecast: Bay Area air quality improving
The Bay Area has been shrouded in smoke from wildfires burning further north, but the air quality is slowly improving.
The Bay Area has been shrouded in smoke from wildfires burning further north, but the air quality is slowly improving.
Caldor Fire wipes out homes in Twin Bridges as flames inch closer to South Lake Tahoe
Flames from the Caldor Fire edged closer to the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, after it bore down on homes and businesses — anything in its path, in neighboring Twin Bridges on Sunday.
Flames from the Caldor Fire edged closer to the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, after it bore down on homes and businesses — anything in its path, in neighboring Twin Bridges on Sunday.
Damage From Caldor Fire Seen in Twin Bridges as state of emergency declared
After the Caldor Fire burned through Twin Bridges, Craig Philpott posted video that shows burnt trees and damaged property along Sierra Pines Road and Mount Ralston Road. (Credit: Craig Philpott via Storyful)
After the Caldor Fire burned through Twin Bridges, Craig Philpott posted video that shows burnt trees and damaged property along Sierra Pines Road and Mount Ralston Road. (Credit: Craig Philpott via Storyful)
Caldor Fire burns toward South Lake Tahoe
Firefighters braced for a difficult day of combating the Caldor Fire as strong winds whipped flames and embers toward South Lake Tahoe, which was ordered yesterday to evcuate. Plus, an update on the effort to protect Christmas Valley near Highway 50.
Firefighters braced for a difficult day of combating the Caldor Fire as strong winds whipped flames and embers toward South Lake Tahoe, which was ordered yesterday to evcuate. Plus, an update on the effort to protect Christmas Valley near Highway 50.
Camp Sacramento survives fire, but fate of Berkeley's Echo Lake Camp is unknown
There's no word yet on the level of damage at at Berkeley's Echo Lake Camp. But Berkeley's mayor tweeted Monday night that they hope to assess the grounds on Tuesday.
There's no word yet on the level of damage at at Berkeley's Echo Lake Camp. But Berkeley's mayor tweeted Monday night that they hope to assess the grounds on Tuesday.
Hurricane Ida’s aftermath: No power, no flights, drinking water shortage
Hurricane Ida left thousands without power in Louisiana’s late summer heat, and it could take weeks in some areas before it returns.
Hurricane Ida left thousands without power in Louisiana’s late summer heat, and it could take weeks in some areas before it returns.
EXPLAINER: Around Tahoe, special places await a fire’s fate
Because the region means so much to so many, the Caldor Fire has captured the attention of Californians and others with a special connection to the region like no other in recent memory.
Because the region means so much to so many, the Caldor Fire has captured the attention of Californians and others with a special connection to the region like no other in recent memory.
Man attacked by alligator in Louisiana floodwaters after Hurricane Ida
Deputies say the man's wife pulled him out of the water and went to find help, but when she returned, her husband was missing.
Deputies say the man's wife pulled him out of the water and went to find help, but when she returned, her husband was missing.
Sunny, breezy
Steve Paulson says today will start off with patchy fog and then become sunny and breezy with temps ranging from the 60s to 80s
Steve Paulson says today will start off with patchy fog and then become sunny and breezy with temps ranging from the 60s to 80s
How to help victims of Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida brought life-threatening floods and knocked out power to more than a million in Louisiana and Mississippi. Here’s how you can help.
Hurricane Ida brought life-threatening floods and knocked out power to more than a million in Louisiana and Mississippi. Here’s how you can help.
Caldor Fire evacuation orders expand to Lake Tahoe's south shores
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued that extend to the south side of Lake Tahoe on Monday morning.
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued that extend to the south side of Lake Tahoe on Monday morning.
New Orleans' levees held strong against Ida
The levees, floodwalls and floodgates that protect New Orleans held up against Hurricane Ida’s fury, but costly upgrades to the city's flood protection system couldn't spare some neighboring communities from the rising water.
The levees, floodwalls and floodgates that protect New Orleans held up against Hurricane Ida’s fury, but costly upgrades to the city's flood protection system couldn't spare some neighboring communities from the rising water.
Ida aftermath forces Louisiana hospitals to evacuate patients
Louisiana hospitals in Hurricane Ida's path have been forced to evacuate dozens of patients after the storm tore away parts of their roofs, sent water leaking inside and left facilities relying on generator power.
Louisiana hospitals in Hurricane Ida's path have been forced to evacuate dozens of patients after the storm tore away parts of their roofs, sent water leaking inside and left facilities relying on generator power.
South Lake Tahoe residents and visitors begin evacuations en masse
South Lake Tahoe was ordered to evacuate on Monday as the huge Caldor Fire in El Dorado County reached toward the mountain town. Traffic was clearly backed up as residents and visitors hit the road and fled.
South Lake Tahoe was ordered to evacuate on Monday as the huge Caldor Fire in El Dorado County reached toward the mountain town. Traffic was clearly backed up as residents and visitors hit the road and fled.
Bay Area air quality to improve as weather system pushes wildfire smoke out
Starting Monday, an upper trough will increase the presence of onshore winds that will push the smoke to the north and east, according to a Weather Service smoke model.
Starting Monday, an upper trough will increase the presence of onshore winds that will push the smoke to the north and east, according to a Weather Service smoke model.
Hurricane Ida rips part of roof off of Louisiana hospital
Video captured the moment Hurricane Ida's violent winds ripped part of the roof off of the Lady of the Sea Hospital in Galliano, Louisiana. The hospital said no one was injured, but that the facility sustained significant damage in the storm. On Monday morning, members of the U.S. Coast Guard managed to fly in and evacuate about seven patients.
Video captured the moment Hurricane Ida's violent winds ripped part of the roof off of the Lady of the Sea Hospital in Galliano, Louisiana. The hospital said no one was injured, but that the facility sustained significant damage in the storm. On Monday morning, members of the U.S. Coast Guard managed to fly in and evacuate about seven patients.
Oakland-based FEMA team heads to help in Hurricane Ida rescue
FEMA has called an Oakland-based emergency and rescue team to help victims of Hurricane Ida. The team, including 3 rescue dogs, left Sunday for Louisiana.
FEMA has called an Oakland-based emergency and rescue team to help victims of Hurricane Ida. The team, including 3 rescue dogs, left Sunday for Louisiana.