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Goleta Valley Family Seeks Support After Deadly House Fire

Five family members and their pets displaced after blaze claims 89-year-old woman's life

Berkeley Urges Residents to Sign Up for AC Alert Emergency Notifications

City's emergency alert system provides critical information during disasters and extreme weather events.

San Francisco Upgrades Emergency Communications Network

New high-speed, redundant fiber network aims to ensure seamless coordination during disasters.

Fire Erupts at Vacant Koreatown Apartment Building

Crews battle blaze at three-story structure on New Hampshire Ave.

One Dead After Tunnel Collapse at Canyon Tunnel Project

Rescue crews recover body after incident in remote Calaveras County construction site

San Luis Obispo County Offers Mobile Home Replacement Program After Storms

Funding available for damaged manufactured homes to be replaced or elevated to reduce future storm risks.

LA County plans Topanga Canyon evacuation drill with wireless alert test

The drill will include a test of emergency alert systems and a check-in event for residents.

Fire Breaks Out at Oceanside Senior Living Facility

Automatic sprinklers contained blaze, but residents evacuated as a precaution

Highway 168 Closed Due to Debris

Cleanup efforts underway after wood pallets spill onto Fresno roadway

2 Rescued After Sailboat Overturns In Oceanside Harbor

Rescue operations took place in an area impacted by strong currents and hazardous surf conditions near the jetty.

Two rescued from Oceanside boating accident

Lifeguards responded to an overturned sailboat near the Oceanside Harbor jetty.

Desperate Search Ends for Missing Swimmer Erica Fox After Suspected Shark Attack

Despite an extensive multi-agency effort, the 55-year-old woman has not been found off the coast of Pacific Grove, California.

Mountain View Apartment Fire Causes $200K in Damage

Renovation mishap blamed for blaze that displaced 11 residents

Plane Crash on Catalina Island Kills 2, Investigation Underway

Remote location and accessibility challenges complicate emergency response and recovery efforts