Kern County brush fire destroys tiles, raises business safety concerns
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A brush fire tore through the back lot of Bill Ray Tiles in Kern…
Vehicle fire sparks 10-acre blaze near I-680 – The Mercury News
A vehicle fire spread to nearby vegetation along northbound Interstate 680 in Pleasanton on Friday afternoon, burning about…
San Jose: Grant Fire stops growing at around 4.5 acres
The Grant Fire in San Jose had stopped progressing Sunday afternoon, burning through 4.47 acres in the hills…
PG&E plans power outages in Northern California amid wildfire risk
PG&E plans power outages in Northern California amid wildfire risk Strong winds, dry conditions prompt PG&E shutoff warnings…
San Jose sixth-grader qualifies for National Spelling Bee – The Mercury News
Prescribed burn courses The South Bay Prescribed Burn Association is offering five courses in firefighter training to Santa…
New Wildfire Liability Plan Could Change Who Pays For Damage
Tumb Dixie Fire 2021 SACRAMENTO, CA – A new set of recommendations from the California Public Utilities Commission…
Not every tree deserves a hug | Op-Eds
When walking by the Valley Life Sciences Building, you will be met with the aromatic smell of the…
Mid-City Fire Safe Councils hosting wildfire safety event on Jan. 21
Overview: Fire safety To kick off 2026, the Mid-City Fire Safe Councils are hosting a wildfire safety event…
California homeowners could qualify for grants for new roofs and fire safety
Some homeowners in areas of California with high wildfire risk could eventually get money for new roofs or…
Lawsuit Claims L.A. Ignored Fire Safety in High-Risk Developments
The City of Los Angeles is facing a lawsuit alleging it ignored state wildfire safety regulations while permitting…
Lawsuit says L.A. City ignored fire safety as it permitted development
The City of Los Angeles repeatedly ignored state wildfire safety regulations as it permitted new development in areas…
A victim’s mother finds solace in small things
Nine years. “Mother, you can never have too much glitter!” I laughed as I remembered Chelsea telling me…