New insurance laws: Will they help homeowners?

A number of new laws pertaining to homeowners' insurance go into effect January 1. 

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.

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.

Santa Rosa preps for fall fire danger

Dry fall weather and encroaching storms are bringing risky fire conditions to the North Bay.

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.

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.

Pickett Fire still burning; evacuation orders remain in place

The Pickett Fire in Calistoga doubled in size and, as of Saturday morning, was about 4,000 acres and 7% contained, CalFire officials announced.

Novato's Shaded Fire Break will save homes

The small Marin town of Novato is creating a so-called Shaded Fuel Break to keep small gash and brush fires from climbing up into the top of trees, setting off major firestorms.       

Vegetation fires spark in East Bay

The Benicia Fire Department reported around 3 p.m. that the two-alarm blaze was burning behind Camel Road.

Fire season starting out fast and furious: fireworks a threat as July 4th approaches

As we move into the peak of the fire season over the next three or four months, we wanted to see if looking back over the last few months can help us see what's coming. 

'Elevated to near-critical' fire threat for parts of East Bay

With the National Weather Service warning of an "elevated to near critical" fire weather threat through Saturday, residents in the East Bay are on high alert. 

Large brush fire burning in Antioch prompts evacuation warnings

A more than 290-acre brush fire was burning in Antioch and threatening structures on Wednesday night, though hours later, crews had a handle on the blaze.

Dino Fire in Santa Clara County grows to 266 acres

The Dino Fire in Santa Clara County has grown to 266 acres and is 65% contained on Wednesday evening, Cal Fire officials say. 

Crews battle grass fire in Fairfield, evacuation orders lifted

Forward progress has been stopped on a vegetation fire in Fairfield that grew to 62 acres and saw evacuation orders on Monday, officials say. 

Bay Area firefighters to share lessons from Palisades Fire

Firefighters from the Bay Area who battled the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California say the lessons they learned are crucial for communities here at home.