Calistoga notifies residents of possible outages
The city issued a notice informing residents that Pacific Gas & Electric may be required to turn off electricity for one to two hours.
The city issued a notice informing residents that Pacific Gas & Electric may be required to turn off electricity for one to two hours.
Newsom signs emergency proclamation to free more energy amid heat wave
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed an emergency proclamation to free up additional energy capacity amid California's scorching heat wave.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed an emergency proclamation to free up additional energy capacity amid California's scorching heat wave.
California urges power conservation for second day amid severe heat
California's power grid operator has called for a second day of voluntary energy conservation as the state swelters under a heat wave. The California Independent System Operator has issued a Flex Alert for 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.
California's power grid operator has called for a second day of voluntary energy conservation as the state swelters under a heat wave. The California Independent System Operator has issued a Flex Alert for 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Track real-time power consumption as heat roasts California
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) issued a Flex Alert for 5 to 10 p.m., urging people to set their thermostats to 78 degrees or higher and avoid using washers, dishwashers, and other major appliances.
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) issued a Flex Alert for 5 to 10 p.m., urging people to set their thermostats to 78 degrees or higher and avoid using washers, dishwashers, and other major appliances.
California heat wave: here's how you can stay safe, prevent power outages and fires
As a heat wave rolls through the Bay Area health officials are reminding you to stay hydrated and cool. Local officials offer advice on to prevent power outages and fires during extreme heat.
As a heat wave rolls through the Bay Area health officials are reminding you to stay hydrated and cool. Local officials offer advice on to prevent power outages and fires during extreme heat.
Heat wave! Temps could reach 106 degrees in Fairfield and Antioch
California's Independent System Operator issued a statewide “Flex Alert” for Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
California's Independent System Operator issued a statewide “Flex Alert” for Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Scorching temps hit the Western US
KTVU's Mark Tamayo has your Bay Area forecast for the remainder of the week.
KTVU's Mark Tamayo has your Bay Area forecast for the remainder of the week.
California urges power conservation as heat wave bakes region
California's Independent System Operator has issued a statewide flex alert for Thursday June 17 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
California's Independent System Operator has issued a statewide flex alert for Thursday June 17 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Drought shrinks California reservoirs as hot, dry spring season wraps up
Lake Oroville is shrinking with surprising speed amid a severe drought, with state officials predicting it will reach a record low later this summer.
Lake Oroville is shrinking with surprising speed amid a severe drought, with state officials predicting it will reach a record low later this summer.
Russian River inflatable dam replacement to close boating access throughout summer
The Russian River's inflatable rubber dam near Forestville is being replaced for the first time since 1995, with construction starting Monday and continuing until mid-October.
The Russian River's inflatable rubber dam near Forestville is being replaced for the first time since 1995, with construction starting Monday and continuing until mid-October.
PHOTOS: Saharan dust brings beautiful skies to Florida
Skywatchers were treated to some gorgeous hues during sunset as the Saharan dust cloud made its way over the state of Florida.
Skywatchers were treated to some gorgeous hues during sunset as the Saharan dust cloud made its way over the state of Florida.
Temps could reach 106 degrees
Steve Paulson says it's going to be extremely hot today with temps reaching 106 degrees in places like Livermore.
Steve Paulson says it's going to be extremely hot today with temps reaching 106 degrees in places like Livermore.
Bay Area residents try to keep cool as heatwave grips region
As temperatures soar over the next few days around the Bay Area, community leaders are trying to make sure people stay safe.
As temperatures soar over the next few days around the Bay Area, community leaders are trying to make sure people stay safe.
Vallejo wildfire stokes fears of fire season's severity
As the sheer number of California wildfires, so far this year, dwarfs last year's record year, are we becoming traumatized by all the destruction and disaster? Millions of Californians are worried about wildfires.
As the sheer number of California wildfires, so far this year, dwarfs last year's record year, are we becoming traumatized by all the destruction and disaster? Millions of Californians are worried about wildfires.
Crews responding to four small fires in San Jose
Firefighters in San Jose say they are responding to four small fires burning in separate, but nearby locations. All of the fires began around 4 p.m. Thursday.
Firefighters in San Jose say they are responding to four small fires burning in separate, but nearby locations. All of the fires began around 4 p.m. Thursday.
Firefighters responding to separate blazes in San Jose
The first fire was reported at 3:59 p.m. and the the fourth fire was reported at 4:32 p.m.
The first fire was reported at 3:59 p.m. and the the fourth fire was reported at 4:32 p.m.
Heatwave bakes the Bay Area
The Bay Area is under a heat advisory with dangerously high temps in the inland areas. KTVU meteorologist Kyla Grogan says the extreme heat is sticking around a few days.
The Bay Area is under a heat advisory with dangerously high temps in the inland areas. KTVU meteorologist Kyla Grogan says the extreme heat is sticking around a few days.
Spare the Air alert issued for Thursday as temperatures soar
With triple-digit temperatures forecast through much of the region, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a Spare the Air alert for Thursday because of excessive levels of smog expected.
With triple-digit temperatures forecast through much of the region, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a Spare the Air alert for Thursday because of excessive levels of smog expected.
Here's why you may smell smoke around the Bay Area
The National Weather Service said some Bay Area residents "noted a smoky smell" in the morning hours.
The National Weather Service said some Bay Area residents "noted a smoky smell" in the morning hours.
Central California farmers told drought could cut off their water
Thousands of Central California farmers were warned Tuesday that they could face water cutoffs this summer as the state deals with a drought that already has curtailed federal and state irrigation supplies.
Thousands of Central California farmers were warned Tuesday that they could face water cutoffs this summer as the state deals with a drought that already has curtailed federal and state irrigation supplies.