River Bottom Fire In Riverside Is 70% Contained At 50 Acres; Evacuations Lifted

As California fire officials continue to investigate whether downed power lines caused any of the state's recent major wildfires, utility regulators yesterday (Thursday) tightened safety rules for power lines in high-fire-hazard areas.  Capital Public Radio's Sally Schilling reports.

Even though 5 of the 6 major wildfires that have been burning in Southern California this week are at or near full containment, the director of Cal Fire - the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection - is preparing the agency for a year-round fire season.  KVCR's Ken Vincent has that story, and an update on the status of Southern California wildfires.