Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year

The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.

Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond, moved to Florida 5 months ago

Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday. 

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.

Inferno blows through Chinese Camp ranch fire; firefighters and home miraculously survive

New video of the TCU September Lightning Complex fires shows firefighters who are battling the blaze at Chinese Camp narrowly escaping being swept away by the inferno. 

Chinese Camp man describes how he saved his home surrounded by wildfire

A Tuolumne County homeowner was able to save his home surrounded by wildfire thanks to some help from his friends – and a chainsaw.

Lightning sparks fires in Tuolumne County, evacuations underway

A series of lightning-sparked wildfires led to evacuation orders in the Sierra Foothills in Tuolumne County on Tuesday, fire officials say. 

Evacuations ordered as Peter Fire burns in Lake County

Evacuations were ordered Friday for a Lake County community after a vegetation fire broke out near the unincorporated town of Kelseyville, officials said.

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.

Mountain View teens create fire retardant used in Calistoga

Two Mountain View teens created a non-toxic retardant that helped protect homes from wildfires like the Pickett Fire.

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.

Calistoga vegetation fire triggers evacuations

CAL FIRE LNU reported at 3:24 p.m. that a fire was burning near the 2300 block of Pickett Road and warned the public to use caution while traveling through the area.

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.