Most cities in the region saw an increase in land labeled a “very high” fire hazard, according to new maps released by Cal Fire Monday. This comes as Southern California continues to grapple with ...

California has a reputation as the land of endless sunshine and palm trees, but anyone who has lived there or visited knows that its climate and plants have far more diversity than that.

With spring on the horizon, many gardeners are preparing for prolonged, hearty growing seasons in their region. The United States has a diverse ecological footprint, so growing seasons differ ...

The state fire marshall says the maps are meant to help cities and counties plan new communities and should not affect the insurance rates of existing homes.

According to Cal Fire data, San Diego County has 157,338 acres with “very high” fire hazard, the highest level of hazard. In ...