Small business hero in Paradise packs a lot of courage
One of the modern-day pioneers in the town of Paradise is a woman nearing 80 years old, who has made it her mission to rejuvenate her community.
5 years after California’s deadliest wildfire, survivors forge different paths toward recovery
It's been five years since the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history nearly erased a quiet community in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Here's why insurance companies want to raise rates in California
Climate change and inflation are fueling problems for the California home insurance industry.
Weekend fire danger warning prompts park closures and reminder to prepare
Dried leaves and tall grasses blanket Bay Area hills and are at risk of burning if even the tiniest spark is fanned by wind gusts that could reach up to 45 miles an hour this weekend.The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning through Sunday night that includes most of the Bay Area's nine counties.
Widespread red flag warning for most of Bay Area starting Saturday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for portions of the Bay Area starting Saturday morning and lasting through Sunday evening.
National Weather Service issues fire weather watch for Bay Area
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for the Bay Area from 5 a.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. Sunday.
Part of West Maui to reopen soon
Portions of West Maui are set to reopen Sunday, two months after a deadly fire nearly destroyed the historic town of Lahaina.
Home's attic catches fire as crews battle grass fire in Oakland
Crews in Oakland responded to a fire in a home's attic that was sparked by a grass fire that at first threatened three residential structures Monday.
Unsung heroic firefighters may lose pay amid government shutdown
Some federal firefighters say if the Paycheck Protection Act does not pass they could lose up to $1,500 a month, prompting some to leave the Forest Service altogether for better-paying jobs.
Menlo Park Fire Protection District donates fire truck to Maui
Maui’s deputy fire chief says the donated fire engine will be a big help to their department and the community.
Smoke in Bay Area leads to Spare the Air alert's extension
Wildfire smoke continues to linger above the Bay Area, defying forecasts and prompting authorities to extend the Spare the Air alert again.
3rd consecutive day of unhealthy air hangs over Bay Area
Bay Area continues to be affected by haze and poor air quality from wildfires burning in the north.
Cal Fire using new AI tool to watch for fire during North Bay red-flag warning
A red flag warning due to wildfire weather conditions is set to last from 11 p.m. Wednesday to 5 p.m. Thursday in the mountainous parts of Napa and Sonoma counties.
Bay Area experiencing smoky conditions due to wildfires
Look just about any direction, and you will see the thick haze resting over the Bay Area, smoke blowing southward from wildfires burning in far Northern California and Oregon.
South Bay air quality suffers under smoky haze due to wildfires
South Bay air quality suffers as smoke from wildfires hundreds of miles away hangs over the region.
Air quality plummets in Bay Area due to wildfire smoke
Worsening air quality in the Bay Area due to wildfires in Northern California and Oregon led authorities to issue a Spare the Air alert for Wednesday and Thursday.
Watch: Historic banyan tree, scorched during Maui wildfires, sprouts new leaves
The historic banyan tree, which was scorched during the wildfires in Lahaina in August, began to sprout new leaves this month.
Hawaii officials say DNA tests drop Maui fire death count to 97
Authorities in Hawaii have adjusted the number of deaths from the deadly Maui wildfire down to at least 97 people.
Vegetation fire ignites in Napa County
A vegetation fire ignited in Napa County on Tuesday afternoon.
Maui wildfires: Number of people missing drops to 66, governor says
One month after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century leveled the historic town of Lahaina, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says the number of missing has dropped to 66, the death toll remains at 115, and authorities will soon escort residents on visits to their property.