Insurance reform: More competition or higher rates?
California is considering whether to allow insurance companies to use computer models to justify their rate hikes.
California is considering whether to allow insurance companies to use computer models to justify their rate hikes.
Texas wildfires: Utility provider says facilities appeared to have role in igniting fire
Utility provider Xcel Energy said Thursday that its facilities appeared to have played a part in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew into the largest in state history.
Utility provider Xcel Energy said Thursday that its facilities appeared to have played a part in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew into the largest in state history.
Texas Panhandle wildfire: Largest fire in state history claims 2 lives
The Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle has now burned more than 1 million acres and has claimed the lives of two women.
The Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle has now burned more than 1 million acres and has claimed the lives of two women.
Ex-professor pleads guilty to setting fires near 2021's Dixie Fire
A former Bay Area college professor pleaded guilty Friday to setting multiple fires while firefighters were combating the Dixie Fire in 2021.
A former Bay Area college professor pleaded guilty Friday to setting multiple fires while firefighters were combating the Dixie Fire in 2021.
PG&E asks for another rate hike due to climate change
Climate change has aggravated inflation, but nowhere more than with Pacific Gas & Electric, the first major utility to deal with far more effects of extreme weather related to fire and floods.
Climate change has aggravated inflation, but nowhere more than with Pacific Gas & Electric, the first major utility to deal with far more effects of extreme weather related to fire and floods.
Former East Bay lawyer convicted of embezzling from 2006 fire victims
An attorney formerly of Alamo was convicted Tuesday in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez of embezzling $400,000 from clients he represented against PG&E for damages from a 2006 fire.
An attorney formerly of Alamo was convicted Tuesday in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez of embezzling $400,000 from clients he represented against PG&E for damages from a 2006 fire.
5 years later after devastating fire: Trying to live again in Paradise
Though Paradise went through hellfire on November 8, 2018, it is today, as the Phoenix of Greek mythology, rising from its own ashes. What is here now, is mostly very new, very modern and very fire-resistant, but far less populated.
Though Paradise went through hellfire on November 8, 2018, it is today, as the Phoenix of Greek mythology, rising from its own ashes. What is here now, is mostly very new, very modern and very fire-resistant, but far less populated.
Small business hero in Paradise packs a lot of courage
One of the modern-day pioneers in the town of Paradise is a woman nearing 80 years old, who has made it her mission to rejuvenate her community.
One of the modern-day pioneers in the town of Paradise is a woman nearing 80 years old, who has made it her mission to rejuvenate her community.
5 years after California’s deadliest wildfire, survivors forge different paths toward recovery
It's been five years since the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history nearly erased a quiet community in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
It's been five years since the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history nearly erased a quiet community in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Here's why insurance companies want to raise rates in California
Climate change and inflation are fueling problems for the California home insurance industry.
Climate change and inflation are fueling problems for the California home insurance industry.
Weekend fire danger warning prompts park closures and reminder to prepare
Dried leaves and tall grasses blanket Bay Area hills and are at risk of burning if even the tiniest spark is fanned by wind gusts that could reach up to 45 miles an hour this weekend.The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning through Sunday night that includes most of the Bay Area's nine counties.
Dried leaves and tall grasses blanket Bay Area hills and are at risk of burning if even the tiniest spark is fanned by wind gusts that could reach up to 45 miles an hour this weekend.The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning through Sunday night that includes most of the Bay Area's nine counties.
Widespread red flag warning for most of Bay Area starting Saturday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for portions of the Bay Area starting Saturday morning and lasting through Sunday evening.
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for portions of the Bay Area starting Saturday morning and lasting through Sunday evening.
National Weather Service issues fire weather watch for Bay Area
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for the Bay Area from 5 a.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. Sunday.
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for the Bay Area from 5 a.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. Sunday.
Part of West Maui to reopen soon
Portions of West Maui are set to reopen Sunday, two months after a deadly fire nearly destroyed the historic town of Lahaina.
Portions of West Maui are set to reopen Sunday, two months after a deadly fire nearly destroyed the historic town of Lahaina.
Home's attic catches fire as crews battle grass fire in Oakland
Crews in Oakland responded to a fire in a home's attic that was sparked by a grass fire that at first threatened three residential structures Monday.
Crews in Oakland responded to a fire in a home's attic that was sparked by a grass fire that at first threatened three residential structures Monday.
Unsung heroic firefighters may lose pay amid government shutdown
Some federal firefighters say if the Paycheck Protection Act does not pass they could lose up to $1,500 a month, prompting some to leave the Forest Service altogether for better-paying jobs.
Some federal firefighters say if the Paycheck Protection Act does not pass they could lose up to $1,500 a month, prompting some to leave the Forest Service altogether for better-paying jobs.
Menlo Park Fire Protection District donates fire truck to Maui
Maui’s deputy fire chief says the donated fire engine will be a big help to their department and the community.
Maui’s deputy fire chief says the donated fire engine will be a big help to their department and the community.
Smoke in Bay Area leads to Spare the Air alert's extension
Wildfire smoke continues to linger above the Bay Area, defying forecasts and prompting authorities to extend the Spare the Air alert again.
Wildfire smoke continues to linger above the Bay Area, defying forecasts and prompting authorities to extend the Spare the Air alert again.
3rd consecutive day of unhealthy air hangs over Bay Area
Bay Area continues to be affected by haze and poor air quality from wildfires burning in the north.
Bay Area continues to be affected by haze and poor air quality from wildfires burning in the north.
Cal Fire using new AI tool to watch for fire during North Bay red-flag warning
A red flag warning due to wildfire weather conditions is set to last from 11 p.m. Wednesday to 5 p.m. Thursday in the mountainous parts of Napa and Sonoma counties.
A red flag warning due to wildfire weather conditions is set to last from 11 p.m. Wednesday to 5 p.m. Thursday in the mountainous parts of Napa and Sonoma counties.