Californians might be asked to conserve energy during heat wave
If an alert is called, people would be asked to voluntarily cut electricity use from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
If an alert is called, people would be asked to voluntarily cut electricity use from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
Bay Area cooling centers open during summer's first heat wave
Cooling centers are opening in parts of the Bay Area Wednesday as the region faces a heatwave.
Cooling centers are opening in parts of the Bay Area Wednesday as the region faces a heatwave.
Excessive heat: Temps could top 100
Steve Paulson says today could top 100 degrees in some parts of the Bay Area.
Steve Paulson says today could top 100 degrees in some parts of the Bay Area.
Crews knock down Vallejo vegetation fire that damaged homes, evacuation orders lifted
Firefighting crews in Vallejo knocked down a vegetation fire that damaged as many as eight homes and sent one person to the hospital Tuesday evening.
Firefighting crews in Vallejo knocked down a vegetation fire that damaged as many as eight homes and sent one person to the hospital Tuesday evening.
Bay Area's first heatwave of the season raises concerns over power failures, drought, and fires
Last August, a series of rolling blackouts were ordered by grid operators as power demand outstripped supply. Whether or not that will happen this year is a weather-dependent toss-up.
Last August, a series of rolling blackouts were ordered by grid operators as power demand outstripped supply. Whether or not that will happen this year is a weather-dependent toss-up.
Temps in the 70s and 80s
Today will see temps in the 70s and 80s. The big heat wave will kick off on Wednesday.
Today will see temps in the 70s and 80s. The big heat wave will kick off on Wednesday.
More heat headed to the Bay Area
Here's the latest forecast from the KTVU weather team.
Here's the latest forecast from the KTVU weather team.
Meals on Wheels asking for fan donations to keep seniors cool
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region on Monday, put the word out that they are accepting donations of fans as a severe heat wave approaches mid-week for the inland areas of the Bay Area.
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region on Monday, put the word out that they are accepting donations of fans as a severe heat wave approaches mid-week for the inland areas of the Bay Area.
Metallic balloons likely sparked fast-moving grass fire in San Jose
Cal Fire first reported the fire on Twitter around 11:52 am. The fire broke on Silicon Valley Road and Basking Ridge and grew at a dangerous rate of speed, fire officials said.
Cal Fire first reported the fire on Twitter around 11:52 am. The fire broke on Silicon Valley Road and Basking Ridge and grew at a dangerous rate of speed, fire officials said.
Rodeo: Firefighter training, controlled burn scheduled for several days this month
Fire crews from multiple agencies will be participating in live-fire training exercises in Rodeo for several days starting Monday.
Fire crews from multiple agencies will be participating in live-fire training exercises in Rodeo for several days starting Monday.
Today will be the coolest day of the week
Kyla Grogan says today will be the coolest day of the week. Things will begin to warm up mid-week.
Kyla Grogan says today will be the coolest day of the week. Things will begin to warm up mid-week.
Triple-digit heat and water restrictions push Bay Area gardeners to ditch their thirsty plants
The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures over 100 degrees in Concord, Livermore, and other parts of the East Bay later in the week.
The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures over 100 degrees in Concord, Livermore, and other parts of the East Bay later in the week.
Southern California brush fire prompts evacuations
Authorities say a brush fire has prompted mandatory evacuation orders for residents of the eastern Riverside County community of Pinyon Crest. U.S. Forest Service firefighters said the fire broke out Sunday morning and charred 150 acres, prompting the evacuation of the neighborhood. Rob Roseen, a spokesman for CAL Fire/Riverside County Fire Department, said it was not immediately clear how many homes were affected. Fire officials said the blaze prompted the closure of Highway 74 between Highway 371 and Palowet Drive in Palm Desert.
Authorities say a brush fire has prompted mandatory evacuation orders for residents of the eastern Riverside County community of Pinyon Crest. U.S. Forest Service firefighters said the fire broke out Sunday morning and charred 150 acres, prompting the evacuation of the neighborhood. Rob Roseen, a spokesman for CAL Fire/Riverside County Fire Department, said it was not immediately clear how many homes were affected. Fire officials said the blaze prompted the closure of Highway 74 between Highway 371 and Palowet Drive in Palm Desert.
Water troughs set up in Marin County to help tule elk stay alive through drought
Creeks and springs at Point Reyes National Seashore haven't completely dried up but they're looking parched enough that park staff set up three large troughs last week to ensure tule elk herds get enough water to make it through the drought.
Creeks and springs at Point Reyes National Seashore haven't completely dried up but they're looking parched enough that park staff set up three large troughs last week to ensure tule elk herds get enough water to make it through the drought.
Grass fire sparked by mower burns nearly 5 acres in Santa Rosa
A grass fire damaged several fences and a shed in Santa Rosa shortly before noon on Sunday. Fire officials say a mower accidentally sparked the blaze.
A grass fire damaged several fences and a shed in Santa Rosa shortly before noon on Sunday. Fire officials say a mower accidentally sparked the blaze.
Crews contain Santa Rosa vegetation fire that burned 4.5 acres
The fire was caused by the use of a riding mower and burned 4.5 acres. Several fences and one shed were damaged. (Video: Twitter.com/SantaRosaFire.
The fire was caused by the use of a riding mower and burned 4.5 acres. Several fences and one shed were damaged. (Video: Twitter.com/SantaRosaFire.
Extreme heat headed to much of California starting Wednesday
KTVU's Kyla Grogan has your Bay Area forecast, and says temperatures in inland Bay Area cities will reach the triple digits on Wednesday, Thursday and possibly Friday.
KTVU's Kyla Grogan has your Bay Area forecast, and says temperatures in inland Bay Area cities will reach the triple digits on Wednesday, Thursday and possibly Friday.
Teenage girl dies after being struck by lightning on Tybee Island
An unidentified teenaged girl died Saturday after being struck by lightning, according to police in Tybee Island, Georgia.
An unidentified teenaged girl died Saturday after being struck by lightning, according to police in Tybee Island, Georgia.
Healdsburg bans outdoor watering as drought conditions worsen
People living in Healdsburg must turn off their sprinklers and drip irrigation systems because the city has declared a drought emergency, city officials said Friday.
People living in Healdsburg must turn off their sprinklers and drip irrigation systems because the city has declared a drought emergency, city officials said Friday.
Lots of clouds
Steve Paulson says today will see lots of clouds. Temps only in the 60s and 70s
Steve Paulson says today will see lots of clouds. Temps only in the 60s and 70s