Santa Margarita Lake Recreation Area in eastern San Luis Obispo announced it reopened to the public Tuesday as the county ...

Firefighters have the Gifford Fire 33% contained at 119,214 acres off Highway 166 east of Santa Maria with evacuations ...

Safety due to the Gifford Fire remains a top priority for fire crews as firefighters work to gain full containment on the fire that has burned 131,589 acres.

Gifford Fire initially started 3:44 p.m. Aug. 1 in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County, California. It has burned 131,589 acres after being active for 18 days. A crew of 2,713 firefighters has been ...

A relentless heatwave is poised to engulf Southern California, promising days of sweltering temperatures and heightened fire risks, including thunderstorms.