Fire weather concerns could prompt PG&E cut-offs this week By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | July 14, 2026 Alameda County is among areas potentially affected.
Bay Area High winds and high temperatures collide across the Bay Area increasing fire risk By Exedra Staff; Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 19, 2026 The National Weather Service issued an elevated fire weather threat on Tuesday evening.
Bay Area Who wants to be California’s insurance commissioner? Your guide to the candidates By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | April 27, 2026 CalMatters interviewed five leading candidates who want to regulate one of the world’s biggest insurance markets. Here’s what they said.
Around Town Winners of inaugural Wildfire Resilience Awards show what wildfire-conscious homes and gardens can look like By City of Piedmont | April 21, 2026 Sustainability awardees honored at Monday event; including new award for fire-smart landscapes that also showcase garden aesthetics.
Featured in Category Artifacts saved after fire damages historic Camron-Stanford House at Lake Merritt By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 5, 2026 The last remaining Victorian estate on Lake Merritt was built by Samuel Merritt, who came to California in 1849 to become Oakland's 13th mayor.
City One year after Palisades Fire, Piedmont Garden Club hosts free wildfire preparedness discussion By Piedmont Garden Club | January 13, 2026 "Living with Wildfire" | Hear from Fire Chief Dave Brannigan and noted photographer Saxon Holt on January 21 in Piedmont Community Hall.
City Piedmont’s new fire code is a start. Now it’s time to act. By Dave Brannigan | Piedmont Fire Chief | December 16, 2025 Piedmont Fire Chief Dave Brannigan calls on residents to harden their homes against wildfire
City Fire Department encourages residents to complete at-home wildfire evacuation exercise By City of Piedmont | September 23, 2025 Scan a code and take the time to turn “what ifs” into a plan.
climate change Dozens of lightning strike fires are burning across California. A warming climate could bring more, according to new study By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | September 4, 2025 Fires in the Sierra foothills have already torched nearly 14,000 acres, and devastated the historic Gold Rush town of Chinese Camp.
Bay Area Evacuation orders lifted for Pickett Fire as Napa County blaze nears full containment By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | September 3, 2025 The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
public safety New Cal Fire campaign urges Californians to prepare ‘go bags,’ make evacuation plan By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | September 2, 2025 We're entering peak wildfire season -- what's YOUR plan?