Dino Fire in Santa Clara County grows to 266 acres
The Dino Fire in Santa Clara County has grown to 266 acres and is 65% contained on Wednesday evening, Cal Fire officials say.
Cal Fire crews light prescribed burn in San Jose
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) set Calero County Park on fire on Tuesday.
Crews battle grass fire in Fairfield, evacuation orders lifted
Forward progress has been stopped on a vegetation fire in Fairfield that grew to 62 acres and saw evacuation orders on Monday, officials say.
Bracing for the heat: Santa Rosa announces wildfire season has begun
On the heels of a 20-acre grass fire that threatened an RV encampment, the Santa Rosa Fire Department on Monday announced the official start of fire season in the region.
Bracing for the heat: Cal Fire awards $72 million in prevention grants
Climate change has made California's wildfire season a year-round threat — two of the most destructive fires in the state's history happened earlier this year, in the dead of winter.
50% of California homeowners are under insured
It turns out that what your homeowners insurance company told you was enough to replace your home is based on a big lie.
PG&E CEO talks rising customer bills, wildfires and why the utility is now at a 'turning point'
We asked, PG&E's CEO answered. In a one-on-one interview, KTVU reporter Tom Vacar asks the utility's chief executive the tough questions Bay Area residents are asking.
California insurance commissioner approves State Farm emergency rate hikes
In April, the company argued the emergency rate hike would help State Farm rebuild its capital after the wildfires.
Marin County conducts largest evacuation drill to prep for wildfires, earthquakes
Hundreds of residents participated in Marin County’s largest evacuation drill, simulating a real-life emergency in Mill Valley. The exercise brought together local, county, and state agencies to evaluate response plans for disasters like wildfires and earthquakes.
Bay Area firefighters to share lessons from Palisades Fire
Firefighters from the Bay Area who battled the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California say the lessons they learned are crucial for communities here at home.
High-tech exterior sprinklers can save homes from wildfires
Based on results from the L.A. wildfires, a Wyoming company is getting tons of calls from Californian's trying to find a high-tech way to keep their houses from burning: a ultimate kind of fire insurance.
Gov. Newsom signs $170 million wildfire resiliency bill
With California's wildfire season fast approaching, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill to allocate over $170 million toward wildfire resiliency.
State Farms argues for California rate hike of up to 38%
The California Department of Insurance held a hearing Tuesday to determine whether to approve State Farm's requested rate hike, which could increase premiums by as much as 38%.
California developer builds first 'wildfire-resilient' neighborhood
A California residential developer is building what's being called the country’s first "wildfire-resilient" neighborhood.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
State Farm's request for 22% rate hike in California approved
California insurance regulators on Friday granted an emergency request from State Farm to raise premiums by 22%, but there are conditions.
Failed s'mores-making attempt likely sparked Long Island fires
A homeowner's failed attempt to make s'mores likely sparked this weekend's fast-moving brush fire on Long Island, Suffolk County Police said Monday.
Secret video: State Farm exec appears to confess to manipulating California insurance rate hikes
The video appears to have been recorded sometime after the Southern California wildfires, and references the Palisades Fire in particular.
Sen. Schiff says his 1st bill will focus on wildfire relief and risks
Senator Adam Schiff is now three months into his term as California's newest Senator. He talks about working in a bipartisan manner and prioritizing wildfire relief.
Steve Carell announces free prom tickets for Pasadena high school students
Seniors at six high schools affected by the Eaton Fire are going to prom for free.