Chief Valerie Frausto reflects on her first year
When Valerie Frausto was sworn in as San Antonio’s first female fire chief in late 2024, she didn’t…
Residents escape early morning apartment fire in East San Diego
SAN DIEGO (CNS) – Residents of an East San Diego apartment complex escaped injury early this morning after…
L.A. residents deserve more transparency from the LAFD
Jan. 15, 2026 6 AM PT To the editor: After what seems like decades of wanting more transparency…
West Altadena calls for accountability on Eaton fire anniversary
The “Rising Together” float in Pasadena’s Rose Parade was supposed to celebrate the resiliency of Los Angeles in…
Palisades fire report was sent to mayor’s office for ‘refinements’
Months after the devastating Palisades fire, the head of the Los Angeles Fire Commission inquired about the Fire…
Scottsdale Fire Department hands out awards | City News
At a December ceremony, the Scottsdale Fire Department honored professionals as well as volunteers. Capt. Courtney Waters was…
Survive a wildfire at home? Could be only option for a LA community
Dozens of Topanga residents gathered to hear Assistant Fire Chief Drew Smith discuss how the Los Angeles County…
Gas line explosion in Castaic prompts 5 Freeway closure
Los Angeles County firefighters were responding to a gas line explosion in Castaic Saturday, which prompted California Highway…
Route 37 reopens after barn fire in northern New York
Multiple fire departments were called to Westville early Wednesday morning for reports of a large barn fire. According…
Woman rescued after she is swept nine miles in San Jose Creek during SoCal storm
A woman was rescued by firefighters after she was swept nine miles down San Jose Creek, the Los…