A total of 4,195 wildfires in California so far this year have destroyed more than 16,000 structures and killed 30 people ...

Texas Republicans are poised to redraw the state's congress­ional maps this week, leaving Democratic lawmakers such as ...

That’s Twain Harte for you – a pine-scented slice of Sierra Nevada heaven tucked away in Tuolumne County, California. This mountain hamlet isn’t just another dot on the map between San Francisco and ...

Nearly 1,000 affordable housing units are on the way to San Diego County, thanks to a $14 million boost from the State of California aimed at tackling the region’s deepening housing crisis.

Texas Republicans are poised to redraw the state’s congressional map in hopes of flipping more seats in their favor. But ...

Wildfires are increasingly evolving into urban conflagrations. These are large-scale, destructive wildfires that converge into urban areas and spread from building to building.

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Just 70 miles north of San Francisco, Bodega Bay offers that perfect blend of rugged coastline, fresh seafood, and small-town charm that makes you wonder why you’ve been wasting your weekends ...

Roseville is the best city in California for retirees, thanks to its thriving senior community and relative affordability.

The Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County grew to 52,500 acres entering the Fourth of July weekend. See where California wildfires are burning.

A recent forecast warned that "most" wildfire activity in California is expected later in the year as the state continues its recovery from the devastating Los Angeles County fires in January ...

See where your home falls in California's new fire hazard zones, the first update to the state's maps in 14 years.