Rim Fire: Wind Carries Sparks That Start New Flames
Containment of the Rim Fire is up to 20 percent, but it has already charred about 161,000 acres -- 21,000 of those inside Yosemite. As the fire climbs to higher elevations, crews can do battle from above. But sparks carried by the wind, or from one treetop to another, is making it nearly impossible for firefighters to take control. The White House has promised to help pay for the cost of fighting the fire.
Ojai Residents May Buyout Company That Supplies Their Water
Voters in Ojai, east of Santa Barbara, decide Tuesday whether to buy out the private company that provides their water. The little city is one of a number across the nation that have soured on private water over a series of rate hikes in recent years.