The South Yuba River today was running slightly lower than Sunday. This word from the Placer County Sheriffs Office : “At this time, one home remains evacuated, and an evacuation warning remains in effect along the South Yuba River between Donner Pass Road and Cisco Road.” These shots 12/22/25

Big announcement from Gov. Newsom:

Many of California’s largest and most destructive wildfires have happened in the colder months when dry vegetation, offshore winds, and low humidity can create dangerous conditions. #ReadyForWildfire #CALFIRE #DefensibleSpace #WinterFireSafety

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for the North Bay Interior Valleys, East Bay Interior Valleys through 11AM Saturday. Expect visibility less than 1/4 mile at times. https://x.com/NWSBayArea/status/1999698654014115992

The valley fog didn’t reach in as far today. It made it up Deer Creek to the dam. The Deer Creek drainage was filled and you could see the valley floor socked in stretching to the Coastal Mountains. This view looks over the Sutter Buttes.

For the last few weeks the valley tule fog has been lingering in the foothills. I thought I would take a look above it here in Penn Valley. This was shot at noon as the fog rolled in thru the Deer Creek Drainage. Yes , I added the sound , don’t want to scare anyone!

With a layer of cirrus clouds and smoke particulates trapped under a stubborn high pressure ridge, the Cold moon rises behind the Mayacamas Mountains, Thursday. #kentporterphotography @pressdemo.bsky.social #photojournalism

Folks are remarking on how this persistent Central Valley fog is "unprecedented." But that is *very* far from reality! While Nov is fairly early season for this pattern, dense & frigid "tule fogs" actually used to be *more* common, lasting days or even weeks in decades past. #CAwx

Still have it

Despite recent rains, much of California remain primed for fire. This recent multi-agency response displays our ongoing readiness to react as the wildfire threat remains. Do your part by continuing to be careful with fire and preparing a go bag. #ReadyForWildfire

New video 🔥 “Three Burns—The 2025 Butler Wildfire” showcases how local partners used prescribed and cultural burns to protect homes during the Butler Fire. A historic, successful community response built on years of partnership and trust. Watch here:

#NoKings rally in Nevada County CA yubanet.com/regional/no-...

Some sights and sounds from NO KINGS in Grass Valley California, Oct 18, 25

Yesterday, we honored the firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting Californians. Since 2002, more than 1,500 names have been added to the California Firefighters Memorial in Capitol Park—including five from CAL FIRE this year. Their courage and service will never be forgotten.

🍂 Fall in California brings cooler mornings—but also peak wildfire danger. Dry conditions + strong winds + low humidity = dangerous fire weather. ✅ Pack a go-bag ✅ Review your evacuation plan ✅ Avoid sparks during #RedFlagWarnings Prepare now: ReadyForWildfire.org #CALFIRE #Wildfires #Preparedness

🚫 During the Palisades Fire, a drone hit a firefighting aircraft—forcing it out of service when every second mattered. 🔗 www.dailynews.com/2025/09/15/s...

🚁 Last Sunday, CAL FIRE Sweetwater Station & #AlmaHelitack teamed up for a hoist rescue of an injured motorcyclist in east Santa Clara County. Country roads are beautiful but dangerous. Stay sharp, wear all your protective gear, and share your route before heading out. #HoistRescue

🔥 California has officially joined the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement (NW Compact)! Why it matters: ✅ Cross-border partnerships ✅ Shared resources & expertise ✅ Faster wildfire response By joining the NW Compact, California gains tools to better protect our communities.

🚨 RED FLAG WARNING 🚨 Hot, dry weather and thunderstorms are creating #CriticalFireWeather today from 1–9 PM. Scattered lightning on extremely dry fuels is likely to spark new fires that can spread rapidly with gusty, erratic winds.

Today, we honor the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty during the month of September. Their service, bravery, and devotion to protecting others will never be forgotten. #LODD #CALFIRE #NeverForgotten

The graphic below is just a portion of the fire wx forecast for the week. Click on the link for more info. gacc.nifc.gov/oncc/predict...

New eyes are watching over Tahoe 24/7. UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia program added two AI-powered cameras with views of Lake Tahoe. These cameras scan for smoke in real time, sending alerts straight to command centers—where staff confirm and dispatch crews if needed. youtu.be/ccK4_YoHtks?...

AMS statement finds “foundational flaws” in a recent Department of Energy climate report that are “inconsistent with scientific principles and practices.” yubanet.com/usa/american...

FACT FOCUS: Rural hospitals are expected to lose money from Trump’s bill, despite RFK Jr.’s promise

Federal agents arrest firefighters working on WA wildfire

Last night on the #PickettFire in Aetna Springs and a tanker drop in Dutch Henry Canyon. The Pickett is at 7% containment, and 310 acres shy of 5k. A spot on the north side added acreage yesterday, contingency lines are holding, according to Cal Fire. #kentporterphotgraphy @pressdemo.bsky.social

The #pickettfire in Napa Valley, Thursday afternoon. #kentporterphotography @pressdemo.bsky.social #photojournalism

Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/u...

🚫 DON’T FLY DRONES NEAR WILDFIRES 🚫 When you fly a drone near a wildfire, firefighting aircraft can’t fly—putting lives, property, and communities at risk. Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), including drones, should never be flown near wildfires—it’s illegal. #IfYouFlyWeCant #WildfireSafety

The 2020 fires were a tragic reminder of CA’s growing wildfire threat—and the need for year-round prevention. Since then, CAL FIRE has boosted staffing, upgraded to S-70i helicopters, deployed 2 C-130Hs, & expanded early detection with AI-powered cameras. (2/3) #WildfirePreparedness #ReadySetGo

The NJUHSD Ranch spans 86 acres of agricultural land—perfect for launching a robust farm-to-fork initiative. Meet the instructors and interns already working at the farm, and hear about the plans for the upcoming school year. Did we mention the piglets?! yubanet.com/regional/the...

Some of the people who do the dirty work on a wildfire. Gifford Fire Aug 4th in Cottonwood Canyon.

The Gifford Fire air show in Cottonwood Canyon Aug 4th #GiffordFire

The Rocky Fire ten years ago this week ripped through Lake County California. It burned nearly 70k acres and burned 96 structures. The rotating column is seen here with extreme fire behavior underneath it. Shot with Sony XDCAM and Canon HJ 22 . #RockyFire

An 8.0 earthquake has struck off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula. A Tsunami Advisory is in effect for portions of Alaska. For the California coast, the tsunami threat is being evaluated. Stand by for more information. https://x.com/NWSBayArea/status/1950343962612351140

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING — Dry Lightning Threat ⚡🔥 The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect until 8 PM tonight for parts of Eastern Trinity, northern Lake and interior Mendocino counties. #ReadyForWildfire #BeReady

One year ago today The Park Fire was making its run towards Mill Creek . This view is from Hwy 32 overlooking the Big Chico Creek drainage.

A mother and her three children were nearly swept into the ocean due to the high tide. Thanks to CAL FIRE & partner agencies, they were rescued. We’re grateful they made it out safely. Not every rescue ends this way, and coastal conditions can change fast. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfRD...

PBS News is not going anywhere. We will continue our work without fear or favor, as we have for nearly five decades on the air. We are profoundly grateful to Viewers Like You for your loyalty and unwavering support.

Summer’s here—and so are the risks. ☀ Stay fire-aware, beat the heat, and wear a life jacket near water. Let’s keep California safe. ➡ ReadyForWildfire.org for wildfire safety ➡ HeatReadyCA.com for heat preparation ➡ dbw.parks.ca.gov for water safety #HeatSafety #WildfireReady #WaterSafety

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the Northern Sierra Front as well as the Western Nevada Basin and Range for Monday, July 21st between 1 PM and 10 PM PDT.

At the world’s largest #GIS conference, #CALFIRE received Esri’s Making a Difference Award—recognizing our innovative use of GIS to inform the public and support emergency response. 2/3 #EsriUC2025 #Innovate

#LowellFire area of Lowell Hill Road in Placer County. yubanet.com/regional-fir...

Wildfire knows no borders. CAL FIRE supported Mexico in suppressing the Guadalajara 2 Complex in Baja California—working jointly to protect cross-border infrastructure, including power systems critical to the U.S. #MutualAid #CrossBorderResponse #CALFIRE

Over the weekend, both CAL FIRE C-130 airtankers in active service were in action on the #MaxFire burning on the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County. Together, they dropped nearly 50,000 gallons of retardant, reinforcing firelines and supporting crews on the ground. #WildfireResponse

"The Constitution, of course, grants Congress no express power to strip people of their citizenship, whether, in the exercise of the implied power to regulate foreign affairs or in the exercise of any specifically granted power." - Afroyim v. Rusk, 387 U.S. 253 (1967).

“A rapidly moving wildfire north-west of the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona has forced the closure of the park's North Rim and triggered evacuation orders for area residents.” www.bbc.com/news/article... - BBC News #Arizona #AZFire #GrandCanyon #WhiteSageFire #Wildfires

We have been mapping and studying the known flood risks at Camp Mystic. It turns out that not only was the camp in a flood zone, some cabins were located in areas that local county officials had deemed “extremely hazardous.” Here is more of what we found. 🧵 1/9

Major flash flooding is underway in and around Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Nothing about attacking Iran will be quick or easy. I know. I invaded Iraq…twice. My latest. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjWn9wER/