CA Fires: 2M Acres Burn In 2020; Heat Wave Challenges Crews

The latest stats and information about California's 2020 fire season. Also see an interactive map of all fires burning across the state.

State Of Emergency Declared In San Diego County, Among Others

Gov. Gavin Newsom Sunday night declared a state of emergency in Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, San Bernardino and San Diego counties amid fires.

NorCal Fires Latest: Firefighters Edge Toward Containment

As crews made progress, firefighters remained vigilant amid dry and hot conditions in Northern California.

CA Fires 2020: Crews Face New Major Blazes Amid Scorching Heat

Everything we know about the 2020 fire season in California. Also see an interactive map of all fires burning across the state, Sept. 6.

Flex Alert Issued Across CA Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend Heat Wave

Temperatures across California are expected to be 10 to 20 degrees higher than usual at times people are asked to conserve power.

Unemployment Fraud Scheme Suspected; CA Officials Investigate

Officials were digging into a possible widespread case of fraud targeting the Employment Development Department Wednesday.

CA Fires 2020: 1.5M Acres Burn As Complex Fires Make Record Books

Everything we know about the wildfires burning in California, Sept. 2. Also see an interactive map of all fires burning in the state.

Israeli Firefighters Arrive To Battle CA Wildfires

For the first time, Israeli firefighters have set foot on American soil to help suppress massive wildfires in Northern California.

CA Fires Latest: Thousands Return Home; One Firefighter Dead

View a map and read the latest information about the wildfires burning in California as of Tuesday.

California Wildfires 2020: 5 Essential Things To Know

Everything you need to know about the fire season for 2020 and how to prepare for and prevent wildfires.

CA Fires 2020: 16,000 Firefighters Battle Fires; 60,000 Evacuated

Here is the latest information on the California wildfires burning as of Aug. 30. See also: an interactive map of the fire locations.

Five Counties Come Off CA COVID-19 Watchlist

The 7-day positivity rate in state coronavirus cases has fallen to 5.7% but Gov. Newsom warns Californians not to become complacent.

CA Fires Latest: 1.32 Million Acres Burn, 1,700 Structures Gone

After 400 new lightning strikes hit overnight, more than 15,000 firefighters battled two dozen major fires Wednesday.

1.3 Million Acres Burn As Wind, Lightning Bedevil CA Firefighters

Everything we know about wildfires burning across California.

CA Fires: Nearly One Million Acres Burned, 6 dead

Here's the latest on information on California's wildfires.

CA Fires Latest: 5 Dead, Over 770,000 Acres Burned

Here's the latest information on the wildfires burning in California.

CA Fires Latest: Hundreds Of Blazes Balloon In The Golden State

Here's the latest stats we have related to wildfires burning in California.

CA Fires: 104,459 Acres Burn As More Blazes Break Out

Here's the latest information on the fires burning in California as of Tuesday morning.

Amid Sweltering Heat Wave, Flex Alert Issued Across California

A Flex Alert is issued when the electricity grid is under stress due to generation or transmission outages, or from persistent hot weather.

“Pervasive Failure To Investigate:” Report Finds Lack Of Scrutiny In Cases Of Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women

Of the California cases classified as murders, law enforcement solved 9 percent, researchers found.

Early Release For 8,000 California Inmates Amid Coronavirus

“These actions are taken to provide for the health and safety of the incarcerated population and staff,” CDCR Secretary Ralph Diaz said.

Who Responds To Nonviolent Crises?

Who responds to nonviolent crises? New urgency to remove police from the equation.

Fireworks Cause Night Of Mayhem For Bay Area Firefighters

July 4 revelers caused a night of mayhem for Bay Area firefighters, with one department putting out more than 100 fireworks-related blazes.

3 CA Police Unions Unveil Reform Plan To 'Root Out' Racist Cops

Three powerful California police unions unveiled a national reform agenda Sunday, amid calls to radically change the way they operate.

CHP Temporarily Shutters Offices Across California

Offices in the Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, Bay Area and Sacramento areas will close to the public, California Highway Patrol said.

Man Arrested After Jumping Onto Wine Truck, Guzzling Wine: Police

A California man was arrested twice in two days, including one offense in which he guzzled wine onboard a wine truck, according to police.

CHP Issues 2,500 Speeding Tickets In 30 Days: CA Stay-Home Order

With an 87-percent increase in speeding violations over 100 mph, new messages are coming to 700 electronic freeway signs across California.

Safest Cities In California Ranked In 2020 Report

Wondering if your city is among the safest in California? Find out here.

Does having more police lead to a lower crime rate?

The relationship between number of cops and crime

Search On After Inmate Walks Away From NorCal Conservation Camp

An inmate serving an 11-year sentence for armed robbery walked away from a camp where he was working as a firefighter, authorities said.

Drive Safely This St. Patrick's Day, CHP Warns

No amount of luck will keep an intoxicated driver safe on St. Patrick's Day Tuesday, the California Highway Patrol is reminding the public.

CA Woman Uses Sprinkler To Deter Thieves: Video

A California woman shared a video showing a man on a bicycle get sprayed by the motion-activated sprinkler she'd set up outside her home.

CA Inmate Admits In Letter To Killing 2 Child Molesters In Prison

A convicted murderer wrote in a letter to a California newspaper that he beat two convicted child molesters to death inside a state prison.

California Bike Fatalities Hit 25-Year High

From 2016 through 2018, more cyclists died in traffic accidents across the state than during any three-year period in the past 25 years.

Hundreds Of CA Catholic Clergy Accused Of Sexual Abuse: Full List

ProPublica has compiled a list of “credibly accused” Catholic clergy from around the country, including hundreds in California.

Employee At Tahoe Ski Resort Dies In Apparent Accident

The man's death came one day after a fatal avalanche at another Lake Tahoe ski resort.

1 Dead, 1 Injured In Avalanche At CA Ski Resort

The sheriff's office first announced the avalanche at 11:20 a.m., saying several people were unaccounted for at Alpine Meadows ski resort.

Burn Ban In Effect For South Coast Basin Amid Poor Air Quality

Wood-burning is banned Saturday in much of the South Coast Basin, including Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange and San Bernardino counties.

1,063 Hate Crimes In CA: New FBI Report Shows 2018 Stats

However, new FBI data shows the number of reported hate crimes decreased nationwide, a trend that was mirrored in California.

McDonald's To Pay $26M To CA Workers Who Alleged Wage Theft

Workers accused the fast food giant of failing to pay workers overtime and give workers mid-shift breaks.