Two people rescued after being swept by the tide at Bonny Doon Beach
Two people were swept out to sea Wednesday afternoon on June 10 while they were sleeping. Cal Fire had eight rescue swimmers working together to retrieve the pair from the water.
Two people were swept out to sea Wednesday afternoon on June 10 while they were sleeping. Cal Fire had eight rescue swimmers working together to retrieve the pair from the water.
2 Fremont friends ID'd after being swept out to sea while sleeping
The coroner has identified two young Fremont women – both university students in the Bay Area – who died after they were swept out to sea in Santa Cruz County while sleeping on a sunny afternoon.
The coroner has identified two young Fremont women – both university students in the Bay Area – who died after they were swept out to sea in Santa Cruz County while sleeping on a sunny afternoon.
Grant fire spreads to 22 acres, 60% contained
CAL FIRE personnel are on-scene in the Altamont area, fighting a fire that covered nearly 22 acres. The blaze has been named the Grant Fire.
CAL FIRE personnel are on-scene in the Altamont area, fighting a fire that covered nearly 22 acres. The blaze has been named the Grant Fire.
Fireball erupts as massive Livermore fire scorches barns, vegetation
A massive fire near Livermore was brought under control Wednesday evening after flames destroyed a barn and scorched nearby buildings amid dry, grassy conditions.
A massive fire near Livermore was brought under control Wednesday evening after flames destroyed a barn and scorched nearby buildings amid dry, grassy conditions.
Vegetation fire in Clayton at 55 acres with some containment
Forward progress of a vegetation fire in Clayton had been stopped, but the fire once again has grown to 55 acres, and is 40% contained officials say.
Forward progress of a vegetation fire in Clayton had been stopped, but the fire once again has grown to 55 acres, and is 40% contained officials say.
Vehicle plummets over cliff in Santa Cruz County, 1 person in critical condition
One person is in critical condition after a vehicle went over a cliff in Santa Cruz County on Monday.
One person is in critical condition after a vehicle went over a cliff in Santa Cruz County on Monday.
Brush fire off Altamont Pass burns several acres
The fire was spurred by moderate winds in the area and grew to about 80 acres by about 1 p.m.
The fire was spurred by moderate winds in the area and grew to about 80 acres by about 1 p.m.
Winds making fires difficult to contain in Southern California
A reporter from our Los Angeles affiliate, spoke to a woman putting her mother's ashes in the car, as she was leaving her house. Two wildfires in Southern California broke out on Friday.
A reporter from our Los Angeles affiliate, spoke to a woman putting her mother's ashes in the car, as she was leaving her house. Two wildfires in Southern California broke out on Friday.
Santa Rosa to have Tubbs Fire memorial at last
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved and commissioned a memorial to honor the victims of the 2017 Tubbs wildfire that killed 22 people.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved and commissioned a memorial to honor the victims of the 2017 Tubbs wildfire that killed 22 people.
CAL-FIRE fully staffed for fire season, not so for federal wildland firefighters
CAL-FIRE is at peak staffing levels, going into fire season, but other agencies aren?t nearly as well staffed. In comparison, the U.S. Forest Service has struggled to hire and retain firefighters in areas of the country where the labor pool is low, and pay isn?t competitive.
CAL-FIRE is at peak staffing levels, going into fire season, but other agencies aren?t nearly as well staffed. In comparison, the U.S. Forest Service has struggled to hire and retain firefighters in areas of the country where the labor pool is low, and pay isn?t competitive.
A major clue in Pickett Fire's origins handed to CAL FIRE
A Calistoga vintner has voluntarily handed CAL FIRE what may be a major clue to finding the true origin of the Pickett Fire. That fire started near Calistoga on August 21st and ultimately consumed 6,800 acres.
A Calistoga vintner has voluntarily handed CAL FIRE what may be a major clue to finding the true origin of the Pickett Fire. That fire started near Calistoga on August 21st and ultimately consumed 6,800 acres.
Santa Rosa preps for fall fire danger
Dry fall weather and encroaching storms are bringing risky fire conditions to the North Bay.
Dry fall weather and encroaching storms are bringing risky fire conditions to the North Bay.
1 dead in plane crash near Mount Hamilton, fire officials say
Aerial footage shows the area of the crash with debris, and CAL FIRE at the scene.
Aerial footage shows the area of the crash with debris, and CAL FIRE at the scene.
Pickett Fire is out but rain danger lies ahead
Even though there's plenty of peak fire season left, towns that experienced wildfires this year, have to be thinking about what comes next. "Next" could very well be dirt and debris laden water and mud.
Even though there's plenty of peak fire season left, towns that experienced wildfires this year, have to be thinking about what comes next. "Next" could very well be dirt and debris laden water and mud.
Inferno blows through Chinese Camp ranch fire; firefighters and home miraculously survive
New video of the TCU September Lightning Complex fires shows firefighters who are battling the blaze at Chinese Camp narrowly escaping being swept away by the inferno.
New video of the TCU September Lightning Complex fires shows firefighters who are battling the blaze at Chinese Camp narrowly escaping being swept away by the inferno.
Chinese Camp: 1st look at historic California Gold Rush town damaged by fire
New video shows the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed part of a historic California Gold Rush town.
New video shows the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed part of a historic California Gold Rush town.
Lightning sparks fires in Tuolumne County, evacuations underway
A series of lightning-sparked wildfires led to evacuation orders in the Sierra Foothills in Tuolumne County on Tuesday, fire officials say.
A series of lightning-sparked wildfires led to evacuation orders in the Sierra Foothills in Tuolumne County on Tuesday, fire officials say.
Cal Fire gears up for peak wildfire season in Bay Area
Cal Fire will be using an arsenal of high-tech tools, to help track and stay ahead of fires.
Cal Fire will be using an arsenal of high-tech tools, to help track and stay ahead of fires.
Pickett Fire: Firefighters gaining control
The latest Cal Fire report on the 4-day old Pickett Fire, shows it has burned 6,803 acres, but is still only 15% contained, making it a threat if winds pick up. Though still dangerous, this fire is facing relentless assault from forces equal to the task.
The latest Cal Fire report on the 4-day old Pickett Fire, shows it has burned 6,803 acres, but is still only 15% contained, making it a threat if winds pick up. Though still dangerous, this fire is facing relentless assault from forces equal to the task.
Napa County declares local emergencies in response to Pickett Fire
Napa County officials in the span of two days have declared local emergencies in response to the Pickett Fire, one of which frees up resources to help tackle the roaring blaze.
Napa County officials in the span of two days have declared local emergencies in response to the Pickett Fire, one of which frees up resources to help tackle the roaring blaze.