A California fire department is celebrating a baby boom that's warming the hearts of social media fans. The Stockton Fire Department shared in a Facebook post that staff members welcomed an impressive 22 babies this year. “2025 was a busy year for Stockton Fire … and not just our call volume!" the department said.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A court ruled a statewide Cal Fire program risks making fires worse by removing native chaparral and allowing the spread of more flammable grasses. The decision exposes a ...

To help fire departments in the utility’s local service areas better serve their communities, California Water Service (Cal Water) has named the nine recipients of its seventh annual Firefighter Grant Program.

The L.A. Department of Water and Power had kept the nearby Santa Ynez Reservoir empty for nearly a year, contributing to dry hydrants and a lack of water pressure. The LAFD’s response to the January 7 blaze was scattered and uncoordinated.

A Shasta County man is being sued by California Department Forestry and Fire Protection for illegally diverting water from the Pit River to his land.

A lawsuit filed Dec. 23 provides 75 examples of building plans seemingly in violation of fire safety regulations designed to improve evacuations and firefighter access.