PG&E substation fires in Bay Area followed safety violations flagged by state inspectors
Two recent fires at PG&E substations cut power to thousands, drew condemnation from members of Congress, and spotlighted…
Blaze causes Buddhist temple roof collapse
SAN JOSE — A three-alarm fire broke out at a Buddhist temple early Monday morning, causing part of…
On the Frantic Front Lines of the Los Angeles Fires With Governor Gavin Newsom
At the intersection of Midwick Drive and Sinaloa Avenue in Altadena, neighbors had mobilized to stop a situation…
California again delays wildfire protection rules for homes – The Mercury News
By Todd Woody, Bloomberg A California state agency won’t meet Governor Gavin Newsom’s year-end deadline to finish long-delayed…
One person dies in South San Francisco apartment fire Monday morning – The Mercury News
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO — One person died in a fire at an apartment complex early Monday morning, authorities…
Farmers Insurance to lift cap on new California home policies, seeks rate hike
Farmers Insurance Group, California’s second-largest home insurance company, is seeking a rate hike amid plans to lift a…
California insurers to charge homeowners for FAIR Plan bailout after Los Angeles wildfires
Homeowners across California will soon see a new charge on their monthly insurance bills to help pay claims…
‘Good Fire’ exhibit in Oakland shows native land stewardship practices
The impact of fire on land, the environment, health and communities, a topic often discussed in California, is…
Lawyer representing man accused of starting fatal California fire has represented star NBA players – East Bay Times
A prominent sports lawyer who gained prominence for handling a sweeping NCAA bribery case and whose client list…