PG&E wildfire safety center helps agency make power shutoff decisions
Recent upgrades made at PG&E's Wildfire Safety Operations Center in San Francisco will help the agency determine whether to shut off power in the event of a wildfire risk, officials with the utility said Monday.
Recent upgrades made at PG&E's Wildfire Safety Operations Center in San Francisco will help the agency determine whether to shut off power in the event of a wildfire risk, officials with the utility said Monday.
California's fire fighting air force grows substantially
Today, Governor Newsom and former Governor Schwarzenegger inspected the first of a huge addition of vastly improved firefighting aircraft at McClellan Air Base in Sacramento. California's need for newer, better, faster aircraft to respond of any wild fire in 20 minutes or less got a leg up today.
Today, Governor Newsom and former Governor Schwarzenegger inspected the first of a huge addition of vastly improved firefighting aircraft at McClellan Air Base in Sacramento. California's need for newer, better, faster aircraft to respond of any wild fire in 20 minutes or less got a leg up today.
Vegetation fire threatening structures in Lafayette quickly extinguished
Firefighters in Contra Costa County quickly extinguished a 2-alarm vegetation fire that was threatening structures on Reliez Valley Road in Lafayette. Cal Fire assisted local crews with the fire. Multiple aircraft responded to the fire, some of which were called off the fire before arriving.
Firefighters in Contra Costa County quickly extinguished a 2-alarm vegetation fire that was threatening structures on Reliez Valley Road in Lafayette. Cal Fire assisted local crews with the fire. Multiple aircraft responded to the fire, some of which were called off the fire before arriving.
Crews battling vegetation fire in Cordelia
Firefighters from Solano County Fire Dept. are at the scene of a vegetation fire burning at Marshview Road and Goodyear Road in Cordelia. The fire was first reported around 1:15 p.m., Friday.
Firefighters from Solano County Fire Dept. are at the scene of a vegetation fire burning at Marshview Road and Goodyear Road in Cordelia. The fire was first reported around 1:15 p.m., Friday.
Santa Clara Co. Sweigert Fire 65 percent contained at 80 acres
A grass fire in unincorporated Santa Clara County is 65 percent contained at 80 acres as of Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.
A grass fire in unincorporated Santa Clara County is 65 percent contained at 80 acres as of Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.
Homeowner insurance dilemma may turn into a full blown crisis
Consumer advocates say a homeowners insurance crunch may soon become a homeowner's insurance crisis as customers face huge rate increases or out-and-out cancellations. Experts say the major reasons homeowner policies get giant rate hikes or out-and-out canceled is that they're homes are too close to wild land brush and trees, or too far away from a fire station, or both.
Consumer advocates say a homeowners insurance crunch may soon become a homeowner's insurance crisis as customers face huge rate increases or out-and-out cancellations. Experts say the major reasons homeowner policies get giant rate hikes or out-and-out canceled is that they're homes are too close to wild land brush and trees, or too far away from a fire station, or both.
Vegetation fire burns 80 acres near I-680 in Solano County
A vegetation fire that started on the right shoulder of southbound I-680 in Benicia is spreading west, causing road closures on Lopes Road. According to CHP officer Dave Harvey, the fire began just after 10 a.m. in the area just west of Marshview Road.
A vegetation fire that started on the right shoulder of southbound I-680 in Benicia is spreading west, causing road closures on Lopes Road. According to CHP officer Dave Harvey, the fire began just after 10 a.m. in the area just west of Marshview Road.
New data shows PG&E found nearly 10,000 problems with power equipment
PG&E is ramping up its safety inspections in an effort to prevent another massive wildfire after the utility released new data showing nearly 10,000 past issues with its power equipment.
PG&E is ramping up its safety inspections in an effort to prevent another massive wildfire after the utility released new data showing nearly 10,000 past issues with its power equipment.
Marybel Batjer named as President of the California Public Utilities Commission
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he is tapping Marybel Batjer, a veteran of state government, to serve as the state's top utilities regulator.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he is tapping Marybel Batjer, a veteran of state government, to serve as the state's top utilities regulator.
Cal Fire academy graduates latest class in final preparations for peak California fire season
Knowing that they're running out of time, firefighters are readying their seasonal employees for the battles that lay ahead on the wildfire lines. Today was graduation day for some seasonal firefighters who, the next time they face flames, will be in for the real thing.
Knowing that they're running out of time, firefighters are readying their seasonal employees for the battles that lay ahead on the wildfire lines. Today was graduation day for some seasonal firefighters who, the next time they face flames, will be in for the real thing.
Governor Gavin Newsom signs wildfire bill to pay victims
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Friday that shores up the state's biggest electric utilities in the face of catastrophic wildfires and claims for damage from past blazes caused by their equipment.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Friday that shores up the state's biggest electric utilities in the face of catastrophic wildfires and claims for damage from past blazes caused by their equipment.
12 babies born in Redding Fire Department after devastating Carr Fire
Nearly one year after the devastating Carr Fire, Redding firefighters who were out on the frontlines now have extra backup.
Nearly one year after the devastating Carr Fire, Redding firefighters who were out on the frontlines now have extra backup.
Speakers oppose proposed $2B PG&E rate hike
An array of speakers told California Public Utilities Commission administrative judges at a public hearing in San Francisco Tuesday that they oppose a proposed PG&E Co. rate hike of nearly $2 billion.
An array of speakers told California Public Utilities Commission administrative judges at a public hearing in San Francisco Tuesday that they oppose a proposed PG&E Co. rate hike of nearly $2 billion.
Firefighters exposed to mercury during Tubbs Fire, new study shows
A new study shows that dozens of firefighters who battled a deadly wildfire two years ago had higher levels of mercury in their blood, compared to crews who were not deployed.
A new study shows that dozens of firefighters who battled a deadly wildfire two years ago had higher levels of mercury in their blood, compared to crews who were not deployed.
San Jose mayor calls for oversight of PG&E blackout authority
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo announced on Monday that wants oversight of PG&E’s decision to over power blackouts during conditions in which its equipment could spark a catastrophic wildfire.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo announced on Monday that wants oversight of PG&E’s decision to over power blackouts during conditions in which its equipment could spark a catastrophic wildfire.
Crews battling 'Hollow Fire' in the Altamont hills
Crews from multiple fire agencies are working to extinguish a vegetation fire off West Corral Hollow Rd, southwest of Tracy in San Joaquin County. The fire, which began around 3 p.m. Wednesday, is burning near the Alameda County line. As of 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, the fire is 283 acres in size, according to Cal Fire. The fire is 50% contained, up from 30% containment at...
Crews from multiple fire agencies are working to extinguish a vegetation fire off West Corral Hollow Rd, southwest of Tracy in San Joaquin County. The fire, which began around 3 p.m. Wednesday, is burning near the Alameda County line. As of 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, the fire is 283 acres in size, according to Cal Fire. The fire is 50% contained, up from 30% containment at...
PG&E hits the road with a fire-prevention blitz
PG&E has hit the road with a fire-prevention blitz.
PG&E has hit the road with a fire-prevention blitz.
Stepping up Bay Area firestorm readiness as weather heats up again
A huge coalition of East Bay fire, police and other public agencies, collectively known as the Hills Emergency Forum put out a plea today for agencies, businesses and especially citizens to clean up their properties now to stop the spread of urban wildfires. The Hills Emergency knows that since most major recent fires have been well outside of the central Bay Area, the deadly 1991 Oakland...
A huge coalition of East Bay fire, police and other public agencies, collectively known as the Hills Emergency Forum put out a plea today for agencies, businesses and especially citizens to clean up their properties now to stop the spread of urban wildfires. The Hills Emergency knows that since most major recent fires have been well outside of the central Bay Area, the deadly 1991 Oakland...
California Senate approves $215B budget
The California Senate has passed a $214.8 billion budget. That sends it next to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk. The budget includes money to give taxpayer-funded health insurance to some low-income adults living in the country illegally. It authorizes $2.4 billion in spending to address the state's housing and homelessness crisis. And it bolsters the state's top firefighting agency...
The California Senate has passed a $214.8 billion budget. That sends it next to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk. The budget includes money to give taxpayer-funded health insurance to some low-income adults living in the country illegally. It authorizes $2.4 billion in spending to address the state's housing and homelessness crisis. And it bolsters the state's top firefighting agency...
Malech Fire in Santa Clara County now 85 percent contained
A vegetation fire just east near U.S. Highway 101 between South San Jose and Morgan Hill in Santa Clara County was 85 percent contained on Monday, Cal Fire said.
A vegetation fire just east near U.S. Highway 101 between South San Jose and Morgan Hill in Santa Clara County was 85 percent contained on Monday, Cal Fire said.