California officials release new fire hazard map: Check your neighborhood

Two months after deadly wildfires razed thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area, Cal Fire has released a new map showing fire hazard severity zones for the entire state. The maps were developed using science-based and field-tested models that assign a …

UVFD fights convenience store fire on South Getty Street

Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department firefighters, equipped with a ladder truck, battle a blaze at at the Minits convenience store on South Getty Street. They responded to the fire the morning of March 15. (Photo by Pete Luna|Leader-News) A fire broke out …

Pasadena school district files lawsuit against Edison over Eaton fire damages

The cash-strapped Pasadena Unified School District is suing Southern California Edison, seeking compensation for the loss of multiple buildings that burned in the Eaton fire and the ensuing disruption of its operations. The district — which was grappling …

Work begins on Ventura complex destroyed in Thomas Fire

Bridgewater officer honored for rescuing driver from Route 22 car fire

Bridgewater Township Police Officer Noah Allatt was awarded the first Mayor’s Award for Exceptional Public Service for rescuing a driver from a burning car. Knowing the tanker truck involved in the accident had contained flammable liquids, Allatt pried …

One dead in building fire in Ventura

Fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a blaze in a downtown Ventura building which left one person dead, and displaced about two dozen others. The fire was reported just before 10 a.m. Sunday at the Ventura Inn, which is on the 400 black …

Ventura Inn fire leaves one woman dead

VENTURA, Calif.-A fire at the Ventura Inn left one woman dead on Sunday morning. Ventura City Firefighters put the fire out on the corner of California and Main before 10p.m. They had help from county and Oxnard crews. The Inn, located at 487 Main St., is …

In Brief: Week of 3/27/2025

Fire hazards maps for VTA Ventura Fire Department officials are asking residents to review new Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps released by the California Department of Forestry (Cal Fire.) Hazard areas are rated moderate, high and very high depending on …

West Coast, Messed Coast™: Homeless Demand Tax $$ to Pay ‘RV Lord’ to Squat in Stolen Property

Welcome to the West Coast, Messed Coast™ report, where your humble correspondent has a question: What’s it called when the “homeless” demand state tax money so they can pay the “RV Lord” to squat in a stolen rig?  If you guessed Thunderdome, you’re halfway …

Heartland United Way raises record $1.8 million to aid families in need

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Heartland United Way has set a new fundraising record, collecting $1.8 million to support families across four counties. This achievement will benefit 20 agencies, providing crucial assistance to tens of …