Oakland city council urges PG&E to bury power lines in Montclair
The Oakland City Council approved a resolution Tuesday urging Pacific Gas & Electric and state regulators to review why Montclair and other neighborhoods weren't selected for moving electric lines underground.
The Oakland City Council approved a resolution Tuesday urging Pacific Gas & Electric and state regulators to review why Montclair and other neighborhoods weren't selected for moving electric lines underground.
U.S. faces wildland firefighter shortage; Cal Fire fully staffed
CalFire 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.
CalFire 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.
Yosemite's Pika Fire continues to burn, no containment
The National Park Service said there's still no containment of a wildfire that started burning more than two weeks ago in Yosemite.
The National Park Service said there's still no containment of a wildfire that started burning more than two weeks ago in Yosemite.
Vallejo MMA artist detains suspected arsonist with stolen Tesla: Reports
An MMA artist was credited for stopping a suspect accused of stealing a Tesla and starting a vegetation fire Saturday in Vallejo, authorities said.
An MMA artist was credited for stopping a suspect accused of stealing a Tesla and starting a vegetation fire Saturday in Vallejo, authorities said.
2nd suspect arrested in connection to Morgan Hill, Gilroy arsons
Morgan Hill police detectives said Tuesday that they arrested a second suspect in connection with a series of arsons in Morgan Hill and Gilroy.
Morgan Hill police detectives said Tuesday that they arrested a second suspect in connection with a series of arsons in Morgan Hill and Gilroy.
Staying cool and avoiding fire hazards during a heat wave
Health officials recommend staying out of the sun as much as possible in extreme heat and keeping your space ventilated with a fan or air conditioner.
Health officials recommend staying out of the sun as much as possible in extreme heat and keeping your space ventilated with a fan or air conditioner.
Cal Fire tests AI program for fighting wildfires
The artificial intelligence (AI) firefighting era has begun in California. To improve wildfire response times, Cal Fire and UC San Diego are testing a $24 million AI program they call ALERTCalifornia.org.
The artificial intelligence (AI) firefighting era has begun in California. To improve wildfire response times, Cal Fire and UC San Diego are testing a $24 million AI program they call ALERTCalifornia.org.
Evacuation order lifted after Monterey County vineyard fire stopped at 355 acres
Monterey County officials said at 6:59 p.m. Sunday it lifted evacuation orders for areas in the south of Monterey County, near the San Luis Obispo County line.
Monterey County officials said at 6:59 p.m. Sunday it lifted evacuation orders for areas in the south of Monterey County, near the San Luis Obispo County line.
Vallejo police arrest man suspected of starting 3-alarm fire
Vallejo police arrested a man they believe started a vegetation fire near the intersection of Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway just before 6:51 p.m. Saturday.
Vallejo police arrested a man they believe started a vegetation fire near the intersection of Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway just before 6:51 p.m. Saturday.
5 fire departments battle vegetation fire near Interstate 80
Five fire departments fought a vegetation fire in Vallejo at Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway, near Interstate Highway 80, on Saturday night, officials said.
Five fire departments fought a vegetation fire in Vallejo at Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway, near Interstate Highway 80, on Saturday night, officials said.
Grass fire burns 5 acres in San Francisco's McLaren Park
A grass fire charred five acres in McLaren Park in southeastern San Francisco on Saturday afternoon, the fire department said.
A grass fire charred five acres in McLaren Park in southeastern San Francisco on Saturday afternoon, the fire department said.
Evacuations lifted for Napa vegetation fire
A vegetation fire threatened structures in Napa on Wednesday afternoon, leading to mandatory evacuations.
A vegetation fire threatened structures in Napa on Wednesday afternoon, leading to mandatory evacuations.
Crews battle grass fire in Walnut Creek
Contra Costa Fire Protection District says crews have stopped forward progress of a three-acre grass fire that was spreading in Walnut Creek Tuesday night.
Contra Costa Fire Protection District says crews have stopped forward progress of a three-acre grass fire that was spreading in Walnut Creek Tuesday night.
Petaluma homeowner puts out small brush fire before it spreads
A homeowner in Petaluma was able to put out a small brush fire before it grew out of control. The incident comes as state officials warned the public about potential fire dangers this holiday weekend.
A homeowner in Petaluma was able to put out a small brush fire before it grew out of control. The incident comes as state officials warned the public about potential fire dangers this holiday weekend.
Juniper Fire in Riverside County fully contained after destroys buildings, forcing evacuations
The Juniper Fire has been fully contained but the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Juniper Fire has been fully contained but the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
CalFire highlights new high-tech tools, warns of hot July 4 weekend
Heading into a hot holiday weekend, state fire officials are worried about abundant dry brush that has exploded across the state after months of historic winter storms earlier this year and how it may affect this year's fire season.
Heading into a hot holiday weekend, state fire officials are worried about abundant dry brush that has exploded across the state after months of historic winter storms earlier this year and how it may affect this year's fire season.
Homeowners insurance cancellation problems get worse
Homeowners insurance cancellations are becoming all too common and the competition is dwindling as well. Joe Pochron, says he never had made a claim with GEICO which sold him a bundle of policies including auto.
Homeowners insurance cancellations are becoming all too common and the competition is dwindling as well. Joe Pochron, says he never had made a claim with GEICO which sold him a bundle of policies including auto.
Inland areas could hit the 90s this week, Bay Area firefighters prepare
Firefighters say now is the time to prepare for a bit of a Bay Area heat wave coming this week. Scorching temperatures can produce wildfire conditions.
Firefighters say now is the time to prepare for a bit of a Bay Area heat wave coming this week. Scorching temperatures can produce wildfire conditions.
Fireworks buyback a success in San Mateo County, misuse could mean huge fines
Come Wednesday, fireworks stands will open up in a declining handful of Bay Area towns that still allow the tamest, but still dangerous, fireworks available. Knowing how, when and where to use them is critical and could be very expensive.
Come Wednesday, fireworks stands will open up in a declining handful of Bay Area towns that still allow the tamest, but still dangerous, fireworks available. Knowing how, when and where to use them is critical and could be very expensive.
North Bay wildfire prevention team inspect homes, neighborhoods for potential 'fuel for fires'
A newly assembled wildfire prevention team is strategically roaming neighborhoods in the North Bay.
A newly assembled wildfire prevention team is strategically roaming neighborhoods in the North Bay.