‘You Got Fucking Lucky’: One Family’s Improbable L.A. Fire Story
M y wife — as usual — understood the situation before I did. The night before, Monday, Jan. 6, we’d both been awoken by the ...
New California wildfire maps: See 'Very High' fire hazard zones by county
A recent executive order by California Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to ramp up fire safety in urban areas as new maps released by ...
After heavy rains, debris flows hit Southern California community scarred by fire
Residents of a Southern California mountain community near the Eaton Fire burn scar are digging out of roads submerged in ...
Cal Fire’s updated fire-hazard maps will double the area of locally managed land that must comply with safety codes
Cal Fire will begin rolling out new fire-hazard severity maps, which are expected to more than double the land in ...
California storm: Strong cell moves over San Francisco, bringing torrential rain
A powerful, atmospheric river-driven storm is hitting California today, bringing with it heavy rain, strong winds and feet of Sierra snow. The storm, which prompted a lengthy flood advisory for San ...
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake hits off Northern California coast, followed by several quakes
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck off the Northern California coast after midnight on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey ...
Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires
For the second time this year, Southern Californians are evacuating their homes as heavy rain threatens new destruction in ...
When Fires Rage, Millions Turn to Watch Duty. Meet the Guy Who Made It
Watch Duty proved indispensable during the recent LA wildfires. John Mills, the app’s creator, wants it to be the one place ...
Los Angeles Allowed Hillside Homes to Multiply Despite Fiery Past
Since the historic wildfires, some officials have suggested that every rebuilt home have fire-resistant materials and fire ...
Strongest storm in a year bearing down on Southern California: What you need to know
The strongest storm in a year is set to pound Southern California this week, with forecasters warning of potential widespread ...
Series of earthquakes rattle California Bay Area, topping out at magnitude 3.7
Did you feel it? Multiple earthquakes shook the Bay Area Thursday. They were recorded near Hayward, the USGS reported.