Taking a look at the risk of landslides in wildfire burn zones
University of California Riverside Doctoral student James Guilinger joins Mornings on 2 to talk about his research into landslides and the increased risk in burn zones. James talks about the possible dramatic problems a small amount of rain can cause. He also chats about how to stay safe if you live in these areas.
University of California Riverside Doctoral student James Guilinger joins Mornings on 2 to talk about his research into landslides and the increased risk in burn zones. James talks about the possible dramatic problems a small amount of rain can cause. He also chats about how to stay safe if you live in these areas.
3.6M earthquake reported in Napa County
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake was reported in Napa County on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake was reported in Napa County on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Winds gust up to 89 mph north of San Francisco on Mount St. Helena
In Oakland, the winds were gusting at 50 mph, Mt. Tam was at 44 mph and Crissy Field in San Francisco was at 32 mph.
In Oakland, the winds were gusting at 50 mph, Mt. Tam was at 44 mph and Crissy Field in San Francisco was at 32 mph.
East Bay firefighters deal with downed power lines, small spot fires
Just before 1 a.m. Monday, Alameda County firefighters sprang to action to contain a brush fire that broke out in Castro Valley.
Just before 1 a.m. Monday, Alameda County firefighters sprang to action to contain a brush fire that broke out in Castro Valley.
Small fires crop up in North Bay but no major wildfire event
There haven't been any major fires develop in the North Bay, although there were some smaller fires, such as one south of Sebastopol.
There haven't been any major fires develop in the North Bay, although there were some smaller fires, such as one south of Sebastopol.
Wind advisory, high fire danger
Steve Paulson says there's a wind advisory today until 11 and high fire danger through Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Steve Paulson says there's a wind advisory today until 11 and high fire danger through Tuesday at 5 p.m.
East Bay agencies urge precautionary evacuations ahead of wind event
"While we have had many Red Flag Warnings this year, this event poses a greater threat. Hills residents should consider leaving before Sunday afternoon."
"While we have had many Red Flag Warnings this year, this event poses a greater threat. Hills residents should consider leaving before Sunday afternoon."
Bay Area braces for near-hurricane force winds
The widespread fire danger is affecting essentially all of Northern California.
The widespread fire danger is affecting essentially all of Northern California.
Extreme fire danger Sunday
Greg Liggins reports.
Greg Liggins reports.
California girds for most dangerous fire weather of year
This will be the fifth time PG&E has cut power to customers this year and is by far the largest shutdown.
This will be the fifth time PG&E has cut power to customers this year and is by far the largest shutdown.
Saturday evening PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff briefing
The briefing was held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020.
The briefing was held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020.
City of Berkeley warns residents of wildfire danger from high winds forecasted for Sunday
High winds along with dry conditions are expected to create the most dangerous fire weather Berkeley has seen so far this year.
High winds along with dry conditions are expected to create the most dangerous fire weather Berkeley has seen so far this year.
Several East Bay parks closed Sunday due to wildfire risk
The parks will be closed from Sunday through Monday due to the increased chance of fires.
The parks will be closed from Sunday through Monday due to the increased chance of fires.
Cal Fire making progress on Pope Fire in Napa Co.
The fire is now 70% contained.
The fire is now 70% contained.
Berkeley residents encouraged to leave homes
This is due to severe weather conditions that could make evacuating during an emergency a challenge.
This is due to severe weather conditions that could make evacuating during an emergency a challenge.
Powerful wind event expected to produce dangerous conditions in the Bay Area
KTVU Meteorologist Mark Tamayo explains what kinds of conditions we can expect.
KTVU Meteorologist Mark Tamayo explains what kinds of conditions we can expect.
Bay Area braces for power shutoffs amid Red Flag Warning
The utility said Friday that it plans to initiate Public Safety Power Shutoff outages in 38 counties, including most of the Bay Area, should dry weather conditions prevail enough to spark the threat of wildfires.
The utility said Friday that it plans to initiate Public Safety Power Shutoff outages in 38 counties, including most of the Bay Area, should dry weather conditions prevail enough to spark the threat of wildfires.
Survivors of Glass, Zogg fires may apply for federal assistance
Both fires atarted Sept. 27. The Glass Fire affected Napa and Sonoma counties, and the Zogg Fire originated in Shasta County.
Both fires atarted Sept. 27. The Glass Fire affected Napa and Sonoma counties, and the Zogg Fire originated in Shasta County.
Winds, dry conditions cause high fire danger, threat of widespread outages
A red flag warning has been issued for the entire San Francisco Bay Area while the strongest winds of the year are forecast.
A red flag warning has been issued for the entire San Francisco Bay Area while the strongest winds of the year are forecast.
Crews working to contain Pope Fire in Napa County
There's no word if structures are threatened at this time.
There's no word if structures are threatened at this time.