Sep 14 Californians to decide fate of Gov. Gavin Newsom in recall election By Michael R. Blood, Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Californians on Tuesday will be deciding whether Gov. Gavin Newsom keeps his job, or if the state goes in a more conservative direction. Continue reading
Sep 13 Both sides of California’s recall election want voters of color. Getting their votes is a different task By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado Officials representing minority groups say historic underrepresentation of people of color in the voting process is a challenge they’re hoping to address in this election -- both getting them out and making sure their voices are heard. … Continue reading
Sep 10 California firefighters chase new fires ignited by lightning By Associated Press Firefighters were diverted from the huge Caldor Fire south of Lake Tahoe to fight multiple overnight lightning fires throughout El Dorado County, according to the local unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 4:18 Governor Newsom fights for his job as California recall nears By PBS NewsHour Vice President Kamala Harris heads to California on Wednesday to campaign for Governor Gavin Newsom ahead of the September 14 recall election. The recall attempt is both a simple, and yet complicated, political event. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield… Continue watching
Sep 03 As California restricts water use for farmers, low supply levels add to drought’s harsh reality By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado California’s re-emerging drought is placing unprecedented strain on the state's intricate water system, threatening mass agricultural production and basic drinking water in a way experts say is more severe than in years past. Continue reading
Sep 03 How California’s drought is stressing a water system that delivers water to millions of residents By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado California’s worsening drought is putting a strain on the web of rivers and canals that course through the nation’s most populous state and provide drinking water for millions of residents. Continue reading
Sep 02 Changing winds provide hope for California wildfire battle By Sam Metz, Janie Har, Christopher Weber, Associated Press Commanders have warned firefighters to be prepared for dangers, including localized terrain-driven winds in the Thursday weather forecast that happen as the sun heats the ground in the Caldor Fire zone. Continue reading
Sep 01 Official reports progress in defending Lake Tahoe from fire By Sam Metz, Janie Har, John Antczak, Associated Press Firefighters reported progress Wednesday in the battle to save communities on the south end of Lake Tahoe from an approaching forest fire after the stiff winds and searing temperatures they had feared failed to materialize in the California-Nevada alpine region. Continue reading
Aug 31 California fire approaches Lake Tahoe after mass evacuation By Sam Metz, Janie Har, Associated Press "It's more out of control than I thought," evacuee Glen Naasz said of the fire that by late Monday had been pushed by strong winds across California highways 50 and 89, burning mountain cabins as it swept down slopes into… Continue reading
Aug 30 Two-week-old wildfire threatens Lake Tahoe area By Noah Berger, Associated Press Fire officials ordered more evacuations near Lake Tahoe and told other residents to be ready to leave as a destructive fire roared through forests southwest of the alpine lake that straddles the California-Nevada state line. Continue reading