As many as 20,000 more aren’t even on fire inspectors’ radar, as understaffing creates a backlog of the inspections required ...

Assembly Bill 3074 requires 5-foot ember-resistant zones around residences in riskier areas, but the state has lagged on ...

The maps may mean some local homeowners face new regulations and will require "a huge" transition for the Ventura County Fire Department, said Joe Morelli, the county's fire marshal. Among the changes ...