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Newport Beach Closes Beach After Shark Sighting

An 8-foot great white shark was spotted circling a surfer, prompting a beach closure.

Great White Shark Spotted Circling Surfer Off Newport Beach Coast

Beach closures enacted as authorities monitor the area for the 8-foot shark.

Klamath National Forest Begins Spring Underburning

Prescribed fires aim to reduce fuels and improve forest health in the Callahan area.

BLM to conduct prescribed fire in the 'Inimim Forest in Nevada County

Mechanical pile burn operations will improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk

BLM Launches Prescribed Burns in Inimim Forest, Nevada County

Planned operations aim to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health

Small Plane Flips During Takeoff at Upland's Cable Airport

Freddy Rivera was piloting the Cessna when the incident occurred.

Hundreds Lose Power in SLO County for 'Urgent Safety Repair'

PG&E shuts off electricity to 322 customers north of Creston near Highway 41.

Prescribed Burn Scheduled East of Santa Margarita

CAL FIRE to conduct controlled fire to enhance safety and ecosystem health

Piedmont Adopts New Hazard Mitigation Plan

Plan aims to reduce damage from earthquakes, wildfires, and severe weather

Mountain View Sees Mild Weather Conditions

Hourly weather forecast shows calm conditions throughout the day.

Hourly Weather Report for Los Altos Hills, CA

Updated as of 6:24 AM UTC on March 4, 2026

Cal Fire Using Robot Tech to Prevent Wildfires

Moderate wildfire risk period allows focus on prevention efforts

Person dies after watercraft flips over in Discovery Bay

Victim did not know how to swim and was not wearing a life vest, sheriff's office says

Woman Dies After Falling Into River During Hike in Angeles National Forest

Jaqueline Aguilar De Lao, 33, was swept away by the raging current while hiking the Bridge to Nowhere Trail.

CHP Offers Winter Weather Driving Tips for Kern County

Slick roads and low visibility make driving dangerous, officials warn

Nevada City to Host Town Hall on Open Space Fuels Treatment Plan

Community invited to review vegetation management activities and timeline for wildfire risk reduction projects.