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

high hazard areas in orange and moderate hazard areas in yellow. Courtesy of Cal Fire The map shows a 69% increase in acreage added to the “very high” fire hazard severity zone in San Luis ...

As you're scanning the shelves, be on the lookout for green, yellow, deep red ... and should not handle it due to potential ...

The Great Lakes use a color-coded beach flag system to inform the public of current water conditions. These flags are updated throughout the day based on weather, waves, and current patterns: Green ...