Weather

Firefighters are bracing for one of their busiest days of the year, the 4th of July. They've already had a busy weekend in Contra Costa County.

Bay Area law enforcement and firefighters prepare for a possible outbreak of fires on the fourth of July. They said even though the Bay Area has had unseasonable low temps, fire danger remains high.

The cool and breezy weather is not great for outdoor activities by the coast side, but pleasant conditions for the San Mateo, Marin and the Alameda County Fair.

A wildfire burning in the Sierra foothills has grown to 900 acres and injured 13 firefighters since it broke out on June 28, Cal Fire said Friday morning.

Illegal fireworks with a street value of $50k to $100k were confiscated by police in San Pablo on Thursday through an anonymous tip.

Mountain View is the latest Bay Area city to approve new water restrictions as California deals with dry conditions for its third consecutive year.

Fire officials across the Bay Area are reminding people that they're breaking the law if they use fireworks of any kind at home.

A wildfire that erupted in Northern California in Nevada County forced evacuations as it threatened about 500 homes and other buildings.

The National Fire Protection Association says fireworks are responsible for more than 8,000 fires. Tuesday was the first day of so-called 'safe and sane' fireworks sales and inventories are already low.

Residents in the area of a wildfire in Nevada County were told to leave their homes on Tuesday afternoon as flames quickly spread.

An Oakland photographer is hoping to raise awareness about climate change and the housing crisis through a series of billboards.

An 80-acre grass fire on the east side of Interstate Highway 101 near a landfill was contained Monday night after causing heavy traffic delays, officials say.