East Bay refinery fire caused by hydrocarbon leak, officials say
A fire at the Martinez Refinery Co. prompted road closures and a public health alert Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
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Are Berkeley and the Bay Area ready for major wildfires?
A UC Berkeley-led team is using simulations to stress-test the region’s disaster preparedness and creating games to educate ...
One dead in fire at Berkeley home
One person and a family pet were killed in an early morning fire at a Berkeley residence Monday. Berkeley firefighters ...
Cause of Martinez refinery fire revealed, health advisory still in effect
A large fire broke out Saturday at the Martinez Refining Company, injuring six workers and spewing smoke into the region.
State Farm seeks 22% rate hike for California homeowners to cover Los Angeles wildfire losses
State Farm, the largest insurance company in California, has asked state regulators to immediately approve a steep rate hike ...
Martinez refinery fire leaves 6 workers injured, shelter-in-place lifted
The Contra Costa Fire Protection District said six workers at the refinery were injured, and four needed to be hospitalized.
California flood watch raises risk of mudslides days after wildfire containment
Heavy rain could produce flooding, mudslides and debris flows in northern and central California, and is expected to take aim ...
Gavin Newsom's Bay Area ravaged by surging crime as LA burns: ‘It's a war zone!'
Residents in a Northern California community are begging Gov. Newsom for help as crime runs rampant as Los Angeles continues ...
Bay Area’s recovery from Tubbs Fire holds lessons for LA
Based on Santa Rosa’s experience, certain parts of L.A. could get rebuilt much more quickly — especially when builders avoid ...
LA fires: Pets displaced from shelters up for adoption in Bay Area
Redwood City’s Pets In Need is one of several shelters that has received 30 cats and dogs relocated to free up space for animals displaced by the fires.
Health advisory issued for communities near Bay Area refinery fire
A fire at a Bay Area refinery has sent multiple people to the hospital and prompted a public health advisory in the impacted area.
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Bay Area rallies to help LA fire victims with donation drives
In the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, donation drives and fundraisers have been continuing to pop up all ...