The Madre Fire was reported shortly after noon Wednesday, July 2, along Highway 166 about 25 miles east of Santa Maria.

A map shows areas of California where high winds and dry thunderstorms may easily cause fires, and residents have been told ...

Hot weather and dry conditions have led to “elevated” wildfire threats across the state, the U.S. Drought Monitor said.

Free well testing and replacement water are now available for nitrate-impacted wells in Central Valley, California communities like Fresno, Madera, and Merced.

Thousands of customers in California may be without their power over parts of the weekend as high winds lead to an increased ...

A map issued by NWS Sacramento highlights areas of concern due to dangerous heat. National Weather Service. In central California, including the cities of Merced, Bakersfield, and Tulare, high ...