Two leaders of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County, a rural community west of Lake Tahoe, are facing a slew of felony charges related to financial crimes.

With the threat of California wildfires now a year-round concern local crews are showing people how to protect their homes.

California’s largest home insurance company tore into state regulators Monday as it faces potential multi-million dollar fines and a suspension of its license. “Wildfire survivors deserve real solutions — not a distorted picture of State Farm’s response.

Two fires erupted in Southern California on Friday as Santa Ana winds pushed flames toward homes, triggering evacuations in Los Angeles and Riverside counties.

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A fire fighting helicopter drops water as the Palisades fire grows near the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood and Encino, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest of the... State Farm has not been a good neighbor.

Cal Fire operates the largest aerial firefighting fleet in the world, with aircraft stationed across California to respond to fires wherever they ignite.

As of Monday morning, the fire crew effectively contained 50% of this wildfire. Investigations into its cause are still