Grass fire breaks out in Pittsburg
Firefighters were battling a grassfire in Pittsburg.
Firefighters were battling a grassfire in Pittsburg.
Is The FAIR Plan unfair at it's core?
In the wake of increasing non-renewals and outright cancellations, the Insurance Commissioner ordered an independent study of California's home and business insurer of last resort; the so-called Fair Plan. California's FAIR Plan, was created by the state legislature more than a half century ago for people canceled by insurers.
In the wake of increasing non-renewals and outright cancellations, the Insurance Commissioner ordered an independent study of California's home and business insurer of last resort; the so-called Fair Plan. California's FAIR Plan, was created by the state legislature more than a half century ago for people canceled by insurers.
Crews gain on Yosemite National Park, California wildfires
Containment grew overnight on a fire burning for more than a week in Yosemite National Park and residents of the community of Wawona can return to their homes starting Sunday, park officials said Saturday.
Containment grew overnight on a fire burning for more than a week in Yosemite National Park and residents of the community of Wawona can return to their homes starting Sunday, park officials said Saturday.
East Bay marshland fire flooded in unique approach to stop smoke from polluting air
A marshland fire that has been burning for several weeks in Pittsburg is being flooded with water from the Bay in a unique firefighting approach. Smoke from the fire has been polluting the air.
A marshland fire that has been burning for several weeks in Pittsburg is being flooded with water from the Bay in a unique firefighting approach. Smoke from the fire has been polluting the air.
Big Basin Redwoods State Park partially reopens July 22
Big Basin Redwoods State Park will reopen with limited public access on July 22, almost two years after the CZU Fire unleashed extensive damage.
Big Basin Redwoods State Park will reopen with limited public access on July 22, almost two years after the CZU Fire unleashed extensive damage.
Shasta County wildfire stopped after a dozen structures burned
Containment of a small but destructive Northern California wildfire increased Friday.
Containment of a small but destructive Northern California wildfire increased Friday.
Evacuations after homes burn in Shasta County fire
Evacuations were ordered Thursday after a fire destroyed homes, scorched vegetation and threatened a tortoise sanctuary in Shasta County, authorities said.
Evacuations were ordered Thursday after a fire destroyed homes, scorched vegetation and threatened a tortoise sanctuary in Shasta County, authorities said.
Smoldering Marsh Fire extends air quality advisory through Friday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended its air quality advisory for wildfire smoke in eastern Contra Costa County through Friday.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended its air quality advisory for wildfire smoke in eastern Contra Costa County through Friday.
Grass fire in Solano County holding at 115 acres, mostly contained
A vegetation fire in Solano County is holding at 115 acres and has reached 80% containment Wednesday evening, fire officials say.
A vegetation fire in Solano County is holding at 115 acres and has reached 80% containment Wednesday evening, fire officials say.
Yosemite wildfire moving east into Sierra National Forest
A wildfire that threatened a grove of California’s giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park was burning eastward into the Sierra National Forest on Wednesday.
A wildfire that threatened a grove of California’s giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park was burning eastward into the Sierra National Forest on Wednesday.
Sprinklers installed to protect iconic sequoia trees from wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
Washburn Fire containment drops at Yosemite
Yosemite's ancient sequoias remain in jeopardy as containment of the Washburn Fire fell from 25% to 22%.
Yosemite's ancient sequoias remain in jeopardy as containment of the Washburn Fire fell from 25% to 22%.
Washburn fire grows, leaving Yosemite's sequoias and nearby town in danger
Firefighters continue to battle the Washburn fire in Yosemite. The fire has burned 2,044 acres of timber and brush.
Firefighters continue to battle the Washburn fire in Yosemite. The fire has burned 2,044 acres of timber and brush.
Officials warn of poor air quality in Pittsburg due to Marsh Fire
Contra Costa Health Services is advising residents of Pittsburg to stay indoors with windows and doors closed and to limit outdoor activity due to poor air quality in the area, the department said Monday.
Contra Costa Health Services is advising residents of Pittsburg to stay indoors with windows and doors closed and to limit outdoor activity due to poor air quality in the area, the department said Monday.
Wildfire tips: inspect your roof
Clear leaves, sticks, and other debris from your roof to protect your home from the risk of wildfires.
Clear leaves, sticks, and other debris from your roof to protect your home from the risk of wildfires.
Wildfire tips: trim brush
Keep your home safe from wildfires by removing dry branches and bushes that are close to your house.
Keep your home safe from wildfires by removing dry branches and bushes that are close to your house.
Wildfire tips: Store fuel away from home
Help protect your home by storing fuel and firewood away from your home.
Help protect your home by storing fuel and firewood away from your home.
Yosemite's sequoias, town of Wawona jeopardized by fire
Firefighters continue to battle the Washburn fire in Yosemite. The fire has burned 2,044 acres of timber and brush.About 500 towering sequoias are threatened.
Firefighters continue to battle the Washburn fire in Yosemite. The fire has burned 2,044 acres of timber and brush.About 500 towering sequoias are threatened.
Yosemite fire grows, prompts Bay Area air quality advisory
As the Washburn Fire grows in the southern portion of Yosemite, the Bay Area is expected to face smoke from the wildfire. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued an air quality advisory for Monday, specifically for the North and East Bay.
As the Washburn Fire grows in the southern portion of Yosemite, the Bay Area is expected to face smoke from the wildfire. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued an air quality advisory for Monday, specifically for the North and East Bay.
PG&E worker saves nearly 100 people in Electra Fire, hailed as hero
A PG&E worker is being praised as a hero for his actions during the early hours of the Electra Fire. Gabe Garcia was doing his regular monthly inspections when the flames erupted. He rushed nearly 100 people to safety.
A PG&E worker is being praised as a hero for his actions during the early hours of the Electra Fire. Gabe Garcia was doing his regular monthly inspections when the flames erupted. He rushed nearly 100 people to safety.