Bay Area Sonoma declares emergency for Point Fire; red flag warning issued across North Bay By Staff | Bay City News | June 17, 2024 The Point Fire began Sunday afternoon above Dry Creek Valley near Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road.
Bay Area Expert panel focuses on how climate change has affected home insurance, seeks solutions By Shreya Komar | Bay City News | June 15, 2024 Insurance providers are raising their premium rates or withdrawing entirely from climate-vulnerable regions (e.g. certain neighborhoods in Piedmont).
artists Sonoma County seeks artists to design and install Fire Memorial for 2017 wildfire victims By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 11, 2024 The artist or team of artists will be awarded up to $320,000 to design, create and install the memorial.
Fires GoFundMe account created for Alameda County firefighter injured battling Corral Fire By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | June 11, 2024 Brandon Franco suffered burns to multiple parts of his body while battling a fast moving grass fire on June 1.
Fires Caldecott Tunnel eastbound bore to close this week to clean soot from vehicle fire By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | June 10, 2024 The left of the two eastbound tunnels on Highway 24 will be closed three nights this week from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
City Piedmont Fire Department responds to car fire on Selborne By Exedra Staff | June 7, 2024 Wednesday's fire sent huge columns of black smoke into the air.
crime Ex-SJ professor sentenced to over 5 years in prison for ‘arson spree’ amid 2021 Dixie Fire By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 5, 2024 Gary Maynard, 49, has a PhD in sociology and taught criminology at Sonoma State and Santa Clara universities.
City Vigilant patrol, training results in fast stop of fire in secluded home By City of Piedmont | June 4, 2024 A police officer smelled smoke, firefighters find fire burning inside a home on St. James.
Fires Oakland lumber business regroups after four-alarm blaze destroys iconic warehouse By Staff | Bay City News | May 29, 2024 The cause is under investigation. Last week's blaze sent billowing black smoke that could be seen for miles.
Bay Area Creating defensible space around your home can prevent catastrophic loss this fire season By Janis Mara | Bay City News | May 1, 2024 Keep it clear: The first five feet around the home is the most important, according to Cal Fire.