This week, a wave of lightning strikes hit inland Northern California, causing small fires to spark up throughout the region.

The cave-like formation behind the falls amplifies the sound, creating an immersive natural symphony. For those willing to venture a bit further (always respecting private property and safety ...

Nestled in the Sacramento Valley about 90 miles north of the state capital, Chico offers that rare combination that budget-conscious retirees dream about: affordability without sacrificing quality of ...

California ( KOVR) -- Several explosions at a fireworks warehouse resulted in a fire in Northern California's Yolo County, officials said Tuesday evening. It happened in the community of Esparto. The ...

Its northern neighbor, Placer County, also has strict limits on which regions allow fireworks. Rocklin, Lincoln, and ...

As more communities are shown to be at higher long-term risk of wildfires, Rocklin and Rancho Cordova explain what they are ...

Needless to say, the so-called bicycle capital of California is best viewed from the saddle of my bike. The city limits cover nearly 10 square miles that contain 102 miles of bike lanes. There are ...

AccuWeather predicted that California could see up to 1.5 million acres burned this year, up by about half a million acres from last year and the historical average from 2001 to 2020. More than ...

A two-mile hike took us into 20+ acres of California poppies just above the American, a spectacular golden blanket of color. A few miles further east is Iowa Hill, where over $20 million in gold ...

With the new maps, cities and counties can now set new home hardening and brush clearance requirements to prepare the state for the changing climate. Homeowners can also use these maps to assess ...

Note: The 2025 maps include two new categories of severity: "High Hazard" and "Moderate Hazard." The prior Cal Fire maps were last updated between 2007 and 2011.

Cities with first-time fire zone designations include Santa Monica, La Cañada-Flintridge, South Pasadena, Alhambra, Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills, Chino Hills and Rancho Cucamonga.