Gov. Newsom declares statewide emergency over wildfires, extreme weather

The governor's office said the emergency declaration will help ensure the availability of vital resources to help combat fires burning at each end of the state. 

Marsh fire near Sunol scorches more than 1,700 acres

A group of fires near the Sunol Regional Wilderness and the Calaveras Reservoir have burned more than 1,700 acres and still had zero containment Monday morning, according to Cal Fire.

Round 2 of thunderstorms possible; expect hot temps and more power outages in Bay Area

The lightning storm sparked several small blazes in Northern California on Sunday and stoked a huge wildfire that has forced hundreds of people from their homes north of Los Angeles near the Angeles National Forest.

Air quality advisory issued through Monday due to wildfires

The advisory comes in addition to an extension through 11 a.m. Monday of a red flag and dry lightning fire danger warning for the region. 

Group of vegetation fires south of Sunol prompts evacuation orders

The homes evacuated are on Welch Creek Road, about four miles southeast of Sunol and about a mile north of the popular Little Yosemite Trail.

Crews battle wildfires amid brutal heat wave in Southern California

A huge forest fire that prompted evacuations north of Los Angeles flared up around noon, sending up a cloud of smoke as it headed toward thick, dry brush in the Angeles National Forest.

Crews try to tame massive forest fire north of Los Angeles

An enormous plume of smoke was visible across much of Southern California after the fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in dense forest land.

Walnut Creek police arrest 37-year-old man suspected of setting brush fire

The blaze was approaching a commercial building in the area of Tice Valley Boulevard near Rolling Hills Drive when it was reported about 8:15 p.m, Friday.

Shoreline Fire in Contra Costa County fully contained, but suspicious

The Shoreline Fire that burned nearly 14 acres in Contra Costa County on Friday is fully contained. Investigators said while the cause is undetermined, the fire is suspicious. 

1st big Southern California wildfire of 2020 keeps on raging

A huge wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles that is Southern California's biggest blaze so far this year was still raging Monday, with thousands of people forced to evacuate their homes.