Why Congressional ‘Fix Our Forests Act’ would worsen wildfire threat in California
Will Congress listen? Legislation from L.A. fires would increase the risk, putting homes and lives in...
Wildfires
An aerial comparison of Palisades fire aftermath nearly 1 year later
Photojournalist Jeff Gritchen returns to the Palisades fire's footprint. He finds a changing landscape as...
An aerial comparison of Eaton fire aftermath nearly 1 year later
Photojournalist Jeff Gritchen returns to the Eaton fire's footprint. He finds a changing landscape as...
Elias: California insurance chief Lara too cozy with industry he regulates
He may become a well paid top executive at one of its firms after his...
Study finds clearing vegetation prevented home damage in LA fires
The study found homes with less plant life within a 5-foot radius less likely to...
California again delays wildfire protection rules for homes
At a meeting of the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection on Monday, chair...
Suspect in huge Sierra wildfire is freed, and sheriff speaks out: Would this happen in Palisades case?
"The California attorney general’s office should have fought harder for our community," the rural county's...
Despite rate hikes, study finds California home insurance costs are middle of the pack nationwide
The states with the most expensive insurance are prone to hurricanes or tornadoes.
Cal Fire drones take flight in emergency prevention and response
Cal Fire San Benito-Monterey has the largest unmanned aircraft systems program of its kind in...
California real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on
Zillow, the nation’s largest real estate listing website, has removed extreme weather risk data meant...
‘Huge’ bear takes up residence in crawl space under California man’s home
The bear was too large to be tranquilized, so employees from the California Department of...
Farmers Insurance to lift cap on new California home policies, seeks rate hike
It's the latest move by a major provider to reverse a retreat from the fire-ravaged...
Opinion: Here’s why L.A. fire survivors want Ricardo Lara’s resignation
California has some of the nation’s strongest consumer laws. The insurance commissioner simply hasn’t enforced...
Should Cupertino neighbors eat eggs laid by a stray hen?
A chicken should have a clean home and healthy diet if you are going to...
Judge orders man accused of starting deadly LA wildfire jailed while awaiting trial
His trial is set for April 2026.
Fast-moving blaze in picturesque Northern California county damages 15 structures and prompts evacuations
The Pack Fire in Mono County, about 140 miles southeast of Sacramento, had grown to...
California insurers to charge homeowners for FAIR Plan bailout after LA wildfires
Policyholders across the state will see new fees on their monthly bills in the coming...
California wildfire survivors urge resignation of state insurance commissioner
Survivors gathered in Altadena, where they sounded off on a report, which detailed how a...
Lack of coordination led to evacuation delays and chaos during Palisades fire, LAPD report says
The report cited the need for better radio reception, a unified command and consistent recordkeeping.
‘Good Fire’ exhibit in Oakland shows native land stewardship practices
The Oakland Museum of California display opening Friday explores indigenous communities' historic use of controlled...
It rained a lot in October. Did it rain enough to end fire season?
Most of the state received more than average precipitation in October -- twice normal in...
Republican lawmakers request information about LA’s response to January wildfires — and diversity hiring practices
Two GOP senators are looking into hiring policies for the Fire Department and Department of...
Berkeley study of wildfire exposure adds to dispute over Sonoma County’s Ag Pass program for farmworkers
Study adds to criticisms of Sonoma County's Ag Pass program as authors, trade group spar...
PG&E CEO sees no credit upgrades until California fire season ends
While PG&E Corp. was upgraded by one of the major ratings firms last month, California’s...
Man accused of setting what became the Palisades fire makes 1st courtroom appearance
The case of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of setting what would become the Palisades fire, was...
The most important things Bay Area residents can do to protect their home against wildfires
"If you live within half a mile of a natural area ... you likely need...
As wildfires scorch California, should insurers divest from fossil fuels?
Even as carriers sound alarms about climate change, they continue to invest billions in oil...
New California laws aim to ease ongoing home insurance crisis
The state approved a package of laws this month to tackle its home insurance crisis.
AI-powered Bay Area home insurance startup expands in risky markets
San Francisco-based Stand uses remote sensing data and collects details from homeowners. The startup analyzes...
Lawyer representing man accused of starting fatal California fire has represented star NBA players
Steve Haney said he gained an interest in the case because there were "things that...
Photos: Young California inmates learn skills to fight wildfires
Inmate firefighters in California will receive higher pay and the state will make permanent firefighting...
Check out some wildfire-related bills that Gov. Newsom signed last week
The sweeping package of bills were signed nine months after the most devastating wildfires to...
Here’s a look at California’s 5 most destructive wildfires
The Palisades Fire was the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles to date and among...
Arson arrest over fatal Southern California wildfire shines light on firefight days earlier
The Lachman fire in the Palisades ignited days before the Palisades fire. Even then, it...
For many in the Palisades, arson arrest affirms suspicions of a fire before the big one
A mix of rage, closure and questions was evident in the Palisades on Wednesday, after...
Suspect asked ChatGPT about fault when cigarettes start fatal California wildfire, court documents says
Jonathan Rinderknecht was charged with starting the Lachman fire, a small blaze that officials say...
The Pickett Fire’s destruction hid a quiet miracle in Napa County’s hills
The Pickett Fire destroyed nearly all of Napa County’s Cleary Reserve, leveling its lodge and...
Why are so many deer attracted to Oakland Hills neighborhood?
A variety of factors can attract deer to a community.
Map: See where California FAIR Plan seeks home insurance rate hikes
Under a new proposal, insurance costs would rise for most of the plan's more than...
Bay Area cities and counties sue Trump administration over emergency and disaster preparedness funds
The lawsuit aims to protect more than $350 million across 27 jurisdictions.
Newsom calls on regulators for new solutions to California’s insurance crisis
Newsom, a likely presidential contender, said "red and blue states alike" are facing an insurance...
Santa Clara County may form its first prescribed burn association pending state grant
Prescribed burns have been gaining traction as a preventative measure against wildfires, but they have...
The Southern California wildfires destroyed 11,000 homes. Less than 10% have permits to rebuild
Most of the areas charred by January’s blazes are cleared for construction.
Saratoga State of the City focuses on preparation, connection and protection
Saratoga Mayor Belal Aftab updated residents on progress made by the city and what its...
Amid a Bay Area sizzle, dry lightning concerns continue to loom
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pickett Fire: Winery presses Cal Fire to examine melted battery on its property as possible cause
Representatives for Hundred Acre Wines, the winery based north of Calistoga, have asked Cal Fire...
Firefighters halt progress of 12 acre blaze north of Vacaville
As of 6 p.m. firefighters had stopped the spread of a 12 acre fire near...
State puts $18 billion more into wildfire fund, but not for past Northern California survivors
A sprawling energy package passed at the eleventh hour by lawmakers includes a massive infusion...
AI cameras are spotting wildfires across California — often before humans call 911
From the Bay Area to San Diego, a growing network of high-tech devices searches for...
These are the wildfire-related bills the California Legislature OK’d this year
Lawmakers introduced dozens of wildfire-related bills this year. We highlight some the legislature recently passed.
Threat of Bay Area dry lightning lessens as hot spell begins to fade
Temperatures are expected to peak in the hottest places Wednesday at a humid 96 degrees.
PG&E to issue electric bill credit in October
There’s some good news for beleaguered Pacific Gas and Electric Company customers: A $58 credit...
California’s FAIR Plan would face more scrutiny under bill heading to Newsom’s desk
The FAIR Plan faces accusations of denying smoke-damage claims and more. Can California lawmakers keep...
Is Cal Fire’s forest management undermining California’s climate goals?
State's fire agency is greenwashing its industrial logging side hustle, while raising carbon emissions —...
West Valley stakeholders discuss priorities for Wildfire Resilience Partnership
Following the first meeting of Congressman Liccardo's regional Wildfire Resilience Partnership, leaders from Los Gatos...
Flight crew didn’t follow Cal Fire protocol before helicopter crash that killed 3, NTSB says
The crash killed Riverside County Assistant Chief John Bischof, Capt. Tim Rodriguez and pilot Tony...
How fire scientist in charge of California power shutoffs uses a ‘time machine’
A 2019 power shut off that lasted for days and affected nearly a million customers...
When is your home safe after wildfire smoke? California researchers have some answers
Without federal and local standards on how to deal with contaminants like arsenic and the...
California to boost utility wildfire fund by $18 billion
The agreement would see ratepayers contribute half of the money and utility shareholders contribute the...
Wildfire threats to California water resources demand attention, group warns
Proactive fuel mitigation measures near watersheds are a vital step toward protecting water quality as...
Firefighters who drop from the sky to climb from ground in bid to save giant sequoias in Sierra from Garnet Fire
On Sunday night and into Monday morning, when the north side of the 55,000-acre blaze...
Older homes for sale in California now come with wildfire warnings
The state is the first to require sellers in high-risk areas to disclose what they’ve...
Map: Garnet Fire, stubbornly burning, reaches McKinley Grove
The evacuation zone covers 400 square miles in the Sierra Nevada east of Fresno.
PG&E gives update on fire season, forecast technology
Some fires are so devastating they change not only entire communities forever, but the companies...
How to defend a home from wildfire: UC Berkeley researchers’ lessons from infernos
Three key lessons for protecting homes from wildfire emerged, two of them applying to individual...
California’s hills are ready to burn as the Diablo Wind season nears
A large chunk of the state is in drought after a warm summer, creating prime...
After the Labor Day lightning, here’s where wildfires are burning in California
An earlier wave of lightning storms started fires including Garnet, California's third-largest of the year.
Quick-moving wildfire scorches historic California gold mining town, burning multiple homes
A quick-moving wildfire burned homes in a California Gold Rush town settled around 1850 by...
Map: Fires in TCU Lightning Complex and Gold Country evacuations
TCU September Lightning Complex comprises 22 wildfires in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties.
Map: Garnet Fire evacuation zone still expanding after a week
It is California's third-largest fire of the year, having passed Palisades.
Fire breaks out near Interstate 280 in Woodside
The fire grew to a few acres shortly after 5 p.m.
Border Patrol arrests 2 firefighters for being in the country illegally as they battled Washington’s biggest wildfire
The Border Patrol operation comes as President Donald Trump has cracked down on immigration across...
Orphaned baby foxes released after receiving care in Saratoga wildlife facility
After their habitat was disrupted, six young gray foxes were taken to the Saratoga Wildlife...
‘A different experience’ imagined at Big Basin Redwoods State Park 5 years after the CZU fires
California’s oldest state park — Big Basin Redwoods — thrived for 118 years, but it...
Pickett Fire: Napa wildfire not expected to spread further as crews boost containment to 29%
Damage assessment teams continue to survey the burn area to determine whether any structures were...
Map: Garnet Fire evacuations in Sierra Nevada recreation area
The forest's managers said public access to areas including Courtright and Wishon reservoirs will be...
Map: Dillon Fire evacuations in Siskiyou County
Crews fighting the Dillon Fire, in California's Siskiyou Mountains, got a reprieve Tuesday after a...
Congressman Sam Liccardo unveils partnership to bolster wildfire resistance in West Valley
Liccardo hopes to act as 'federal partner' to help cities access limited funding for such...
Local agencies work to spark West Valley residents’ interest in wildfire mitigation
Aug. 20 press conference emphasizes community action as federal funding for these efforts stalls.
Pickett Fire containment rises to 21% as Napa County issues health emergency over debris
The health declaration comes as officials said Tuesday evening more than 287,000 gallons of retardant...
Garnet Fire: Firefighters try to corral forest blaze as lightning strikes bring risk of new ignitions
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighting crews tried to corral a fast-growing blaze churning through central...
Pickett Fire: Fire crews increase containment to 17%
BY MADISON SMALSTIG, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The marine layer extended Monday night into the Pickett...
Pickett Fire: Fire crews dig in as Napa County declares emergency
With smoke advisories extended and evacuation orders still in place, damage inspectors are assessing whether...
Map: Garnet Fire evacuations in national forest east of Fresno
It was reported on Sunday near the Garnet Dike campground and quickly became California's fifth-largest...
Pickett Fire: Containment on region’s largest wildfire this year grows to 13%
Fire crews Sunday were able to keep Napa County’s Pickett Fire within its established footprint...
Pickett Fire grows to nearly 6,000 acres, firefighters battling ‘challenging’ conditions into Sunday morning
So far, the blaze is 11% contained as of Sunday, according to a Cal Fire...
Growing Pickett Fire prompts new Napa County evacuation orders Saturday
Containment remains at 7%.
Pickett Fire expands in Napa County mountains east of Calistoga as firefighters make gains on second day
The blaze has prompted evacuation orders for dozens of rural residents and threatens several wineries...
Crews contain grassland fire at Camp Parks near Dublin
The blaze consumed 120 acres in the northern portion of the military facility.
Pickett Fire: Crews make progress on fire burning near Calistoga
The fire has burned 3,235 acres as of Friday afternoon and was 5% contained, according...
Man arrested, charged with arson in connection with Corralitos fires
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has apprehended a 36-year-old man in connection with a...
Wildfire near Calistoga prompts evacuation orders
The first started about 3 p.m. Thursday.
Smoke from Napa County wildfire spurs air quality advisory
Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties will likely be impacted by smoke from the Pickett Fire,...
Map: Pickett Fire evacuations near Silverado Trail in Napa County
The fire was reported Thursday afternoon off Pickett Road, near Calistoga.
Map: Coyote Fire burning near footprint of 2021’s Caldor
The Coyote Fire was reported Wednesday, Aug. 20, about 6 miles north of Volcano.
Saratoga’s FireSafe Council gets $185k grant for wildfire resilience projects
Funds earmarked for communities near Los Gatos Creek Watershed.
Man gets 73 years for murders, arson that sparked deadly Bay Area wildfire
A Vacaville man was sentenced to 73 years to life in prison Thursday in connection...
Elias: Playing fireman, Trump has actually increased California’s fire risk
Staff and funding cuts to vital relevant agencies have heightened threats to the state, where...
Map: Shelter-in-place lifted for King Fire on I-5 Grapevine
The order included an RV park near the fire's ignition site.
Long-shot ballot initiative could have huge effect on California insurance
Submitted by a lone insurance agent, it would repeal Prop. 103, the California law that...