wildfires California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating By Julie Cart | CalMatters | January 8, 2025 Whatever NIMBYism that gave comfort to some Californians — never having a fire in their community before — no longer applies to most areas.
California Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain By Alastair Bland | CalMatters | January 8, 2025 This season’s huge — possibly unprecedented — disparity works in favor of the state’s water supplies.
City Family safe after house fire Sunday morning By City of Piedmont | November 15, 2024 The cause of the fire was determined to be an accident related to a space heater.
City Sign up to stay informed about the city’s plan to reduce potential damage from natural disasters By City of Piedmont | November 8, 2024 Share your thoughts on how to help the city prep for earthquakes, wildfires, and severe weather at two upcoming meetings.
City Survey: Piedmont Fire Department wants to know how you responded to recent Red Flag Warnings By City of Piedmont | November 8, 2024 Is anyone paying attention to the warnings?
City Piedmont Fire Department issues Red Flag warning for city By Piedmont Fire Department | November 5, 2024 Prompted by strong offshore winds and dry conditions, this is PFD's first such warning since 2021.
polling places PG&E says power shutoffs amid dangerous wind forecast will not interfere with polling By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | November 5, 2024 A Red Flag Warning was issued by the National Weather Service from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 7 a.m. Thursday.
alert PG&E says people in a dozen counties, including Alameda, could have power shutoffs on Election Day By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | November 4, 2024 PG&E implements what the utility calls Public Safety Power Shutoffs to avoid the sparking of destructive wildfires.
public safety Prescribed burns in North Bay planned this week; trail closures, smoke warnings expected By Jerome Sagcal | Bay City News | October 22, 2024 If you see or smell smoke near the area of the burn operations, officials advise there is no need to call 911.
Fires Crews quench last embers of Keller Fire that forced hundreds to evacuate in Oakland hills By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | October 22, 2024 More than 20 firefighters remained at the scene on Monday morning; the cause of the fire remains under investigation.