Willow Fire spread halting but forest closure ordered
The spread of the Willow Fire burning southeast of Big Sur in Monterey County has halted and containment has risen over the past few days, but a forest closure has also taken effect. Read More …
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Whittier Fire in Santa Barbara County was started by a vehicle
Months prior to the massive Thomas Fire that ravaged Montecito and surrounding areas, the Whittier Fire burned 18,430 acres in Santa Barbara County. Investigators have now determined that the Whittier Fire Read More …
‘Miracle boy’ charged with shooting firefighter from Paso Robles
A Santa Cruz man whose life was saved by a firefighter and who once dreamed of himself becoming a fireman has been identified as the gunman who shot and wounded a Read More …
Deputies chase shooter through Fort Hunter Liggett
Deputies arrested a man Monday evening who allegedly shot a U.S. Forest Service worker. The suspect then led officers on a chase through Fort Hunter Liggett in southern Monterey County. Shortly Read More …