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Rockfall at Switzer Falls Triggers Rescue, Injures Hiker

Air crews airlifted an injured person from the Angeles National Forest after a rockfall incident.

Man Dies After Being Pulled From Surf at Oceano Dunes

Authorities responded to a report of a person caught in a rip current on Friday afternoon.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ Hosts Fundraiser for Hawai'i Flood Relief

50% of online orders on March 27 will go to the Lahui Foundation's disaster response efforts in Maui and O'ahu.

Fire damages outbuilding in Santa Margarita

Crews extinguish blaze after 3-hour response

Woman dies after kayak overturns in Tomales Bay; boyfriend, dog rescued

Authorities say the woman slipped out of her life jacket during the incident.

Search continues for man suspected of drowning at Lake Lopez

Language barrier and delayed reporting may have hampered initial rescue efforts

Search Underway for Missing Swimmer in Truckee River

19-year-old man disappeared while swimming with friends near California-Nevada border

Emergency Responders Search SLO County Lake for Reported Victim

Extensive rescue operation underway after person reported in distress at Lopez Lake

Structural Concerns Force Evacuations at Orange County Apartments, Businesses

Firefighters and deputies respond to apartment and business complex along West Sand Lake Road in Orlando.

Crews Battle Blaze at Abandoned Sacramento Jack in the Box

Fire crews from multiple departments work to extinguish flames at vacant fast-food restaurant

Chemical Spill Forces Shelter-in-Place Order in Dorris

Highly toxic Paraquat herbicide spilled, prompting emergency response in Siskiyou County

Nevada County Launches Community Disaster Preparedness Network

Community Foundation leads effort to establish Western Nevada County COAD to coordinate nonprofits, faith groups, and government agencies for disaster response.

Overturned big rig spills gallons of syrup onto 10 Freeway in Fontana

Cleanup efforts continue as all westbound lanes remain closed indefinitely.

Person rescued after car submerged in Sausalito Yacht Harbor

Southern Marin Fire Protection District crews responded to the incident on Monday afternoon.

Two Firefighters Injured in Indio Attic Blaze

Roof collapsed during response, sending crew members to the hospital with minor injuries.

Alameda Neighborhood Evacuated Over Hazardous Materials

Fire officials say they were assessing multiple patients.

One Person Injured in Helicopter Crash at Santa Ynez Airport

The sole occupant of the small helicopter was transported to the hospital with minor injuries on Friday.

Hydrant Struck, Water Geysers Near Old Town Temecula, Santiago Bridge

Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department firefighters were en route to assist with the incident.

Road Closed in Santa Maria Due to Crude Oil Seepage

Authorities shut down Orcutt Garey Road after a petroleum-like substance surfaced on the roadway.

Pasadena Seeks Public Input on Stormwater Project Targeting Eaton Fire Runoff

The city's Public Works Department is inviting residents to walk Jefferson Park and help shape a stormwater capture project.