California races to prepare for next round of severe storms

California is rushing to prepare for the next round of severe storms starting Sunday night. Given the potential for more flooding and landslides, officials throughout the state are warning about the dangers and how to prepare.

Historic Klamath River restoration project lauded by tribal, state and federal leaders

Tribal, state and federal officials applauded a demolition plan of four dams along the Klamath River, in what is the largest river restoration project in U.S. history.

California wildfires and drought: Where are we?

 November is historically one of California's worst months for deadly, wind driven mega wildfires. This year, there has been far less large runaway wildfires statewide, rainy conditions are to thank.

Chance of wet weekend weather and what it means for fire season

Rain may put a damper on some plans in the Bay Area this weekend, but it's good news for firefighters and the overall fire season outlook. 

Regulators propose $155M fine for PG&E for 2020 wildfire

California regulators proposed on Tuesday fining Pacific Gas & Electric more than $155 million for sparking a 2020 wildfire in Northern California that destroyed 200 homes and left four people dead.

PG&E warns of possible shutoffs in Northern California

Pacific Gas and Electric notified customers that parts of Northern California, including Napa and Lake counties, could be left in the dark this weekend.

California legislators move to give state more federal resources for wildfires

A new bill in congress, spearheaded by California legislators, aims to put the destruction from forest fires on the same footing as other national disasters.

New California regulations provide wildfire insurance discount in some cases

The California Department of Insurance has issued new regulations that require homeowners insurance companies to incorporate discounts into their rates for customers and communities that seriously reduce their wildfire risk.

Ex-PG&E execs to pay $117M to settle lawsuit over wildfires

Former executives and directors of Pacific Gas & Electric have agreed to pay $117 million to settle a lawsuit over devastating 2017 and 2018 California wildfires sparked by the utility’s equipment.

PG&E sued over allegations utility responsible for Mosquito Fire

A lawsuit was filed against Pacific Gas and Electric alleging that the utility was responsible for the Mosquito Fire in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

California to again protect insurance policies in fire areas

California temporarily banned insurance companies Thursday from dropping customers in areas affected by recent wildfires, a day after evacuation orders were lifted for residents near a two-week-old blaze that’s become the largest in the state so far this year.

California's first Clean Air Center launches in San Francisco's Bayview District

State and local leaders gathered in San Francisco on Tuesday to celebrate the launch of California's first Clean Air Center, designed to give residents, especially those in vulnerable communities, a safe place to go when wildfire smoke creates poor and hazardous air quality.   

More rain needed in the Bay Area to put a damper on fire season

It was a wet weekend across the Bay Area and the rain brought some much-needed relief following a brutal heat wave.

Weekend weather concerns Northern California firefighters

A weekend weather system could hamper firefighters’ efforts in Northern California to battle the week-old blaze that’s become the largest in the state so far this year.

Mosquito Fire forces more than 11K to flee homes

A video from the El Dorado County Sheriff's office shows a deputy rushing to rescue an elderly couple who were trapped in the Mosquito fire. Over 11,000 people have been forced to evacuate in the Sierra foothills due to the wildfire that exploded in size over the weekend.

Mosquito Fire grows to over 41,000 acres, 10% contained

The Mosquito Fire burning in the mountains west of Lake Tahoe has burned 41,433 acres in four days, according to Cal Fire. 

California faces wildfires, heat and likely rain, flooding

Forces were beginning to collide in California on Thursday as wildfires threatened communities, an epic heat wave stressed the electrical grid and as moisture from a hurricane was expected to bring thunderstorms and floods along with cooling.