In an about-face, Trump approves CA's wildfire relief request
Denials of relief are rare and Newsom has previously praised the Trump administration for approving aid related to the fires and California’s struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.
Denials of relief are rare and Newsom has previously praised the Trump administration for approving aid related to the fires and California’s struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.
Raw: Five-alarm vegetation fire breaks out in South San Francisco
The fire was first reported just before noon on Friday, October 16, 2020.
The fire was first reported just before noon on Friday, October 16, 2020.
PG&E power restorations ahead of schedule in South and East Bay
Power remains out for thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers across the Bay Area, but the utility said it is ahead of schedule in getting power restored to parts of the South and East Bay.
Power remains out for thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers across the Bay Area, but the utility said it is ahead of schedule in getting power restored to parts of the South and East Bay.
California request for disaster declaration linked to wildfires denied
The Trump administration this week rejected California's request for disaster relief funds aimed at cleaning up the damage from six recent fires.
The Trump administration this week rejected California's request for disaster relief funds aimed at cleaning up the damage from six recent fires.
North Bay copes with power shutoff while PG&E restores electricity elsewhere
The shutfoffs are a response to dangerous fire weather – and red flag conditions.
The shutfoffs are a response to dangerous fire weather – and red flag conditions.
Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution
Smoke at concentrations that topped the government's charts for health risks and lasted at least a day enshrouded counties inhabited by more than 8 million people across five states in recent weeks.
Smoke at concentrations that topped the government's charts for health risks and lasted at least a day enshrouded counties inhabited by more than 8 million people across five states in recent weeks.
Hot temps through Friday night, highs in 90s
Steve Paulson says it's going to hot through tomorrow at 9 p.m. Temps reaching high 90s.
Steve Paulson says it's going to hot through tomorrow at 9 p.m. Temps reaching high 90s.
Statewide Flex Alert issued: Californians asked to conserve energy
The power shutoff is supposed to last through Friday.
The power shutoff is supposed to last through Friday.
PG&E moves forward with power shutoffs for most Bay Area counties
PG&E is moving forward with a Public Safety Power Shutoff on Wednesday evening that will impact more than 25,000 Bay Area customers.
PG&E is moving forward with a Public Safety Power Shutoff on Wednesday evening that will impact more than 25,000 Bay Area customers.
Warm to hot, high fire danger
Hot October temps continue with a heat advisory and a red flag warning both in effect through Friday.
Hot October temps continue with a heat advisory and a red flag warning both in effect through Friday.
East Bay Regional Park District closes 10 parks because of fire danger
The Red Flag warning from 5 a.m. Wednesday to 11 a.m. Friday is based on the forecast of a major wind event with anticipated winds of 45 to 75 mph in elevated areas in the East and North bays.
The Red Flag warning from 5 a.m. Wednesday to 11 a.m. Friday is based on the forecast of a major wind event with anticipated winds of 45 to 75 mph in elevated areas in the East and North bays.
Red flag warning, hot, dry
Mark Tamayo says today is a red flag warning with hot, dry conditions. Temps in 80s and 90s
Mark Tamayo says today is a red flag warning with hot, dry conditions. Temps in 80s and 90s
Bay Area prepares for PG&E shutoffs as Red Flag Warning begins
PG&E's preemptive shutoffs have been a recurring event during California's increasingly prolonged and dangerous fire season and are a safety precaution to help prevent damage to the electrical system, which have in the past, sparked wildfires.
PG&E's preemptive shutoffs have been a recurring event during California's increasingly prolonged and dangerous fire season and are a safety precaution to help prevent damage to the electrical system, which have in the past, sparked wildfires.
Red Flag Warning begins Wednesday 5 a.m.
Red Flag Warning begins Wednesday 5 a.m.
Red Flag Warning begins Wednesday 5 a.m.
Warming trend, fire danger kicks up
Temperatures continue to climb as the week unfolds with a red flag warning in effect from Wednesday evening through Friday morning.
Temperatures continue to climb as the week unfolds with a red flag warning in effect from Wednesday evening through Friday morning.
Trump administration study finds climate change, oil drilling could threaten polar bears
The study highlights the endangered animals’ continual exposure to climate change, along with the impact of proposed oil drilling on the animals.
The study highlights the endangered animals’ continual exposure to climate change, along with the impact of proposed oil drilling on the animals.
Fire danger increasing, temps into 90s
Steve Paulson says fire danger is increasing beginning on Wednesday. Temps well-above average today into the 90s.
Steve Paulson says fire danger is increasing beginning on Wednesday. Temps well-above average today into the 90s.
No Spare the Air alert, but fire danger looms ahead
Tuesday marked a "No Spare the Air Day," a rare breath of fresh air - literally - as most of the West Coast has been blanketed in smoke stemming from the dozens of wildfires raging through California, Oregon and Washington.
Tuesday marked a "No Spare the Air Day," a rare breath of fresh air - literally - as most of the West Coast has been blanketed in smoke stemming from the dozens of wildfires raging through California, Oregon and Washington.
PG&E power shutoffs could impact as many as 22,869 Bay Area customers midweek
Bay Area PG&E customers can expect another round of preemptive power shutoffs by midweek due to dry, windy conditions that could contribute to wildfires.
Bay Area PG&E customers can expect another round of preemptive power shutoffs by midweek due to dry, windy conditions that could contribute to wildfires.
Warm with rising temps throughout week
Temperatures will be above average on Tuesday and they'll continue to climb throughout the week.
Temperatures will be above average on Tuesday and they'll continue to climb throughout the week.