New evacuation warnings were issued in Santa Barbara County on Tuesday as the Gifford Fire surpassed 80,000 acres.

Since it started on Friday afternoon, the Gifford Fire -- which is situated within the Los Padres National Forest in Solvang, California -- has burned 82,567 acres and has only reached 7% containment, ...

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and sustained critical injuries Tuesday morning in Sacramento, officials said.

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A widespread and prolonged heat wave is expected to intensify fire concerns across California over the next few days, as ...

A heavy police presence was reported on Sierra College Boulevard in Placer County Tuesday afternoon. It was reported near Twelve Bridges Drive around noon. It is currently unclear what police are ...

The wildfire, which the Los Padres National Forest said threatens 872 structures, has injured three people, one of whom was treated for burn injuries. It has also prompted evacuation orders for Santa ...

The Gifford fire is raging out of control across a mountainous stretch near the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo county ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) — More than 800 structures are threatened by a massive wildfire in central California that left at ...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Within city boundaries, a defunct property that was slated for full demolition was acquired by a ...

The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has scorched 82,567 acres and is 7% contained as of Tuesday morning, according to Los Padres Fire.