In the wake of a spate of fires at battery storage facilities across the state, the California Public Utilities Commission will soon vote on establishing new standards for maintaining and operating ...

President Donald Trump signed a record number of executive orders during his first week back at the White House.

Meryl Streep borrowed wire cutters from a neighbor, cut a car-size hole in the fence on the other side, and drove through ...

Almost $900,000 has been awarded to various community projects across Texas in the latest round of grants by the Lower ...

Following devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Oceanside fire and water officials discussed the city's fire risks and preparedness.

Crago and Barlow’s bills are set for the Senate floor after the Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources ...

For the first time since the devastating fire erupted, all Pacific Palisades residents are allowed to return home ...

The Kansas City Fire Department responded to an emergency call about a vehicle in the water near Balley’s Casino at 9th and ...

Hours before a Trump administration directive was set to freeze an estimated trillions in federal assistance, California ...

Owners of property destroyed in any of the region’s devastating wildfires can now opt-in to government debris removal programs as Phase 2 of the clearance program is now open to the public. The U.S.

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Alpena Firefighters responded to an emergency call on Monday night to rescue a man trapped in a bulldozer after it plunged 50 ...