In this Reality Check, The Tribune investigated how various areas are labeled under Cal Fire’s new fire hazard severity maps.

Maps that more than double the local area included in fire hazard severity zones are expected to take effect in July for ...

it’s still an important reminder that all of California needs to be prepared for wildfire.” Cal Fire’s 2011 map for Atascadero shows 6,213 acres in the very high fire hazard severity zone.

The City of Del Mar will host a community workshop this week to review general wildfire preparedness as wildfire season is coming up. It's set for 5:30 p.m., at the Del Mar Civic Center on May 20.

Dry grass stretches across open fields near Nash Road, a reminder of the increasing fire danger across San Benito County. With fire protection contracts set to expire at the end of this year, the ...

After a proverbial appetizer and an actual dinner, the Chico City Council took a big bite out of municipal business Tuesday ...

The new state maps expanded fire hazard zones into ... considered moderate to high hazard severity. "You know, unfortunately, if you've lived in Southern California for any amount of time, you ...

Maps that more than double the local area included in fire hazard severity zones are expected to take effect in July for Ventura County property owners. The maps may mean some local homeowners ...