California grandfather Jose Villalta died after saving his family in a house fire on Dec. 27. He helped get everyone out of the house, but went back inside after realizing his 14-year-old grandson had yet to escape.

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.

CAL FIRE’s Siskiyou Unit is reminding people on social media that Christmas trees can become a serious fire hazard once the holidays wrap up.

CHP reports that two lanes have re-opened. Crews remain on scene clearing wreckage and assessing damage to the Whitewater Bridge, which remains closed pending further inspection for structural damage.

At least 800 residents of senior facilities had to abandon essential services and social bonds, but some say returning to their homes has given them a renewed sense of possibility.

Newly-released text messages and depositions from California State Parks staffers offer details of state actions and interactions with firefighters after Lachman fire ignited, before it rekindled Jan.

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:23 p.m. in Riverside County, California. Palms Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management for five hours. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.