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California wildifre chars 6,000 acres

September 16, 2010 9:10 AM

Firefighters are gaining ground on a California forest fire in the southern Sierra Nevada that has blackened more than 6,100 acres and destroyed one home. U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Cindy Thill says the fire "got very active" Wednesday afternoon, but a fierce air and ground attack kept the flames... more »
Colorado Springs Beer Fest this weekend

July 22, 2010 2:46 PM

If you love micro-brews, this is your weekend to sample lots of beers and mingle with like-minded aficionados. The Springs Beer Fest will be held Saturday at Antlers Park in downtown Colorado Springs. You may sample beers from more than 30 brewers eat amazing food and enjoy live music.... more »
Snow hitting Northern California's Sierras

January 18, 2010 4:07 PM

The first of three winter storms is making its way through northern California. Sunday night drivers on interstate 80 had to strap on their chains as the flakes started falling. Heavy rain in the area quickly turned to snow leaving several inches on the ground by night fall. ... more »
Most of California designated drought disaster

September 23, 2009 10:48 AM

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 50 of California's 58 counties as natural disaster areas because of crop losses due to ongoing drought. The declaration will clear the way for emergency loans to farmers who have suffered financial losses this year from the drought. Farmers will be... more »