By Sarah Ravani Updated 8:47 am, Sunday, July 1, 2018 Now Playing: Smoke rises above Lake Berryessa in Napa County as a fire in Yolo County has triggered evacuation orders. Media: Courtesy of Craig Philpott An out-of-control fire burning along Highway 16 in Yolo County doubled in size overnight as dangerous weather conditions persisted in much of Northern California, officials said Sunday. The County Fire reached 16,500 acres after igniting around 2:15 p.m. Saturday north of Lake Berryessa, near Guinda, a community of about 250 people, according to Cal Fire, the state’s firefighting agency. Mandatory evacuations were in place for residents between County Road 63 and County Road 76, west of Highway 16, as well as the Murphy Ranch area. An evacuation center was open at Rumsey Grange Hall. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial … [Read more...] about Northern California fires grow as red-flag weather persists across region
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Pawnee Fire: Responders make headway in containing massive blaze
By Sarah Ravani Published 7:14 am, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Photo: Paul Kitagaki Jr. / Associated Press Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Fire crews battle a wildfire near Cache Creek Road in Spring Valley, Calif., Monday, June 25, 2018. Thousands were forced to flee their homes Monday as major wildfires encroached on a charred area of Northern California still recovering from severe blazes in recent years, sparking concern the state may be in for another destructive series of wildfires this summer. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./The Sacramento Bee via AP) less Fire crews battle a wildfire near Cache Creek Road in Spring Valley, Calif., Monday, June 25, 2018. Thousands were forced to flee their homes Monday as major wildfires encroached on a charred area of Northern ... more Photo: Paul Kitagaki Jr. / Associated Press Pawnee Fire: Responders … [Read more...] about Pawnee Fire: Responders make headway in containing massive blaze
Pawnee Fire consumes another 1,000 acres as containment efforts continue
By Sarah Ravani Updated 7:39 am, Tuesday, June 26, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 20', … [Read more...] about Pawnee Fire consumes another 1,000 acres as containment efforts continue
Pawnee Fire grows by 500 acres overnight, 600 structures still at risk
By Sarah Ravani Updated 8:05 am, Monday, June 25, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 20', … [Read more...] about Pawnee Fire grows by 500 acres overnight, 600 structures still at risk
Try rosé every which way this season, from cider to frosé
Urban Tree Cidery’s Rosé Cider goes well with blue skies. Courtesy Urban Tree As we move into rosé season … wait, there isn’t really a rosé season. But, as flowers bloom and temperatures soar, the pink drink seems to be the ambassador of patio season, much like pumpkin spice lattes signify autumn. There are no rules with rosé. Despite the perception (with bottles sporting names like Les Jolies Filles or White Girl Rosé), it’s not just for the ladies. Those bottles, while dainty looking, hold blushing complexity. Rosé is not a specific grape or region, but a genre of wine. Most are blends of grape varietals. Historians will tell you that rosés were the first type of wines made, but rosé often is less respected and misunderstood. Let’s clear up a big misconception: Unless making rosé Champagne, where a small amount of red wine is added for color to chardonnay grapes, it is not made by mixing white wine and … [Read more...] about Try rosé every which way this season, from cider to frosé