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.
City Piedmont firefighters halt house fire on Blair, saving two homes By City of Piedmont | April 12, 2024 Oakland and Berkeley Fire Departments provided mutual aid; the cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
City Op-Ed | Help Piedmont Fire deliver preparedness programs designed for you By City of Piedmont | April 2, 2024 Piedmont Fire Chief Dave Brannigan says he's alarmed by the low level of concern he's seeing over the potential for wildfire in Piedmont.
Housing California insurance market ‘in chaos,’ says former insurance chief. Can the new chief fix it? By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 Commissioner Ricardo Lara's efforts include new regulations favored by the industry.
City Piedmont firefighters stop house fire on Sea View Avenue By City of Piedmont | March 8, 2024 Neighbor called 911 after seeing smoke coming from the home's second floor.
climate change Climate change and flooding hit home in California By Rachel Becker and Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | January 1, 2024 The state takes more action on climate change in rules and legislation as drought is replaced by flooding.
City Increased fire danger for East Bay Hills and other Bay Area locations this weekend By Exedra Staff | October 27, 2023 National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warning for Saturday morning through Sunday evening.
City California’s reality check: Take one step today to ready yourself for whatever nature has in store By Piedmont Fire Chief Dave Brannigan | October 24, 2023 Piedmont Fire Chief Dave Brannigan urges community members to sign up for emergency notifications at ACAlert.org.
wildfires California lawmakers failed to fix the insurance market. So what comes next? By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | September 14, 2023 Legislators weren’t able to reach a compromise that helps insurers with wildfire risk while also protecting homeowners.
climate change California’s wildfire smoke and climate change: 4 things to know By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | September 5, 2023 California wildfires every year emit as much carbon as almost 2 million cars, posing a threat to efforts to battle climate change.