South Bay county cancels Cal Fire service contract for parts of rural areas
A change in fire service providers for some Santa Clara County residents is set to take effect later this year, just as the region moves into the teeth of fire season.
Santa Clara County cuts ties with Cal Fire for service in rural areas
On Tuesday, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted to end a long-standing agreement with Cal Fire for fire protection service in rural, unincorporated areas of what's known as "south county," beginning July 1.
'Chief is My Belief': Black history being made by firefighters in Alameda County
On the last day of Black History Month, KTVU is taking a look at the future through the eyes of the heroes we call firefighters.
Suspect identified in stabbing death of Cal Fire captain
Authorities have identified a suspect in the stabbing death of an off-duty Cal Fire captain during a domestic dispute.
Cal Fire captain stabbed to death at home in San Diego County
A Cal Fire captain was found stabbed to death in her home in San Diego County in what authorities allege was a domestic dispute.
Firefighter goes the distance to raise mental health awareness
A firefighter has taken to the road to raise money for a foundation, helping families of firefighters. As he rides his bike from Oregon to the Central Coast, he rolled into the Bay Area with an important message to share.
L.A. fires are an omen that could redefine firefighting preparations
The firestorm swarm in Los Angeles may be an omen of what's to come even before and after the traditional warm weather peak fire season of what's now the fire year.
Father and son who drowned near Half Moon Bay identified
The victims who drowned in the ocean in Half Moon Bay over the weekend were identified by officials on Tuesday.
Child pulled from ocean in water rescue near Half Moon Bay
Rescue crews have retrieved a child and an adult from the ocean in Half Moon Bay Sunday afternoon, officials said.
2 people, pets rescued in 2-alarm San Mateo County Fire
Two residents and their pets were rescued Sunday morning when their home in Emerald Lake Hills in San Mateo County caught fire, Cal Fire said.
Santa Clara County ends Cal Fire contract for rural communities
A significant change is coming for fire protection in the southern part of Santa Clara County.
Bay Area continues sending reinforcements to LA as wildfires rage
Two Bay Area fire departments sent crews south to LA to aide in the on-going battle of multiple wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and left tens of thousands homeless.
L.A. County fire victims recall evacuation chaos, Red Cross sends volunteers
The American Red Cross says it’s sending volunteers from across the country to Los Angeles County, including staff from the Northern California region.
How many fires have burned in California in 2025?
CAL FIRE said in December that lower temperatures combined with lower precipitation will heighten fire risk, particularly in Southern California, through February.
California's 1st snowpack survey of 2025 may offer promise, but will it last?
California's first monthly snowpack survey comes on Thursday. It's likely to be reasonably good for this early part of the rain and snow season.
Inflatable holiday décor sparks fire at North Bay home
Officials are reminding residents to be mindful of their holiday decoration this season after a Yountville resident's home suffered fire damage from an inflatable.
Septic tanker truck overturns near Calistoga, hazmat team responds
A hazmat team was summoned to the scene of a solo-vehicle rollover collision involving a septic tanker truck south of Calistoga early Friday morning that left two people injured and caused diesel fuel to be spilled into a nearby ditch.
2 boaters stranded in North Bay marsh rescued by Coast Guard
Two boaters were air-rescued Wednesday evening after they became stranded in the Napa Sonoma Wildlife Marsh, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Keller Fire shares similarities with 1991 Oakland hills firestorm
Oakland Fire said the Keller Fire and the Tunnel Fire of 1991 share similarities. Both erupted as a result of heavy winds and hot temperatures in October.
Wildfire burns hundreds of acres in Solano County
Firefighters are responding to a wildfire, dubbed the Hay Fire, burning near Hay Road and Burke Lane east of Vacaville.