San Francisco firefighters showcase city's robust water supply system to tackle emergencies
San Francisco firefighters provided some reassurance to questions surrounding the city's firestorm preparedness, showcasing the city's robust water supply system and its readiness to tackle such emergencies.
San Francisco has an underground emergency water supply: How reliable is it?
The fires in Southern California have many wondering how prepared San Francisco is in the event of a major catastrophe. Sure, San Francisco neighborhoods have plenty of fire hydrants, but as we learned in Southern California,
Forecasters Warn of New 'Extremely Critical' Fire Risk in Southern California as Blazes Continue to Burn
Mild temperatures and low humidity are expected to contribute to "dangerous fire weather conditions" through Tuesday, Jan. 21
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San Francisco restaurants, bars step up to support LA fire victims
Several San Francisco restaurants are stepping up to support people affected by the devastating wildfires in Southern California through organizations that are doing relief work on the ground.
The history of some Southern California tunnels and why they were built
The earliest tunnels in Southern California were built for shelter, or mining purposes, but as civilization encroached, the region’s mountainous terrain required tunnels for railroads, aqueducts, and eventually, automobiles.
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San Francisco's newest mayor picks new fire chief
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's new mayor announced that the city will have a new fire chief in weeks. Mayor Daniel Lurie looked inside the department and tapped Battalion Chief Dean Crispen as the next chief.
Why doesn't California invest in 'Super Scooper' aircraft in its firefighting efforts?
Despite the aircraft's impressive capabilities, California has not purchased any, rather choosing to lease them for 90-day increments, according to LAFD.
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San Francisco SPCA waives puppy adoption fees, opens doors to SoCal animals
As the wildfires in Southern California spreads, hundreds of animals have been separated from their owners, overwhelming shelters in the region. The SF SPCA is trying to clear its shelter, so it can receive adoptable animals from Southern California in the coming days.
Ashes to ashes: What L.A. can learn from San Francisco’s 1906 disaster
Los Angeles took over as California's top city after San Francisco's 1906 earthquake and fires. What lessons can L.A. learn from this latest disaster?
San Francisco sees big drop in economic rankings, while smaller California cities rise
Three California cities showed the largest increases and decreases in an annual report of the best-performing cities in the nation.
California insurance crisis: List of carriers that have fled or reduced coverage in the state
California has been hit with an exodus of property insurance companies in recent years, and the state's ongoing wildfires threaten to make the problem worse.
Animals from LA fire areas arriving in Bay Area; San Francisco SPCA offering free puppy adoptions
The San Francisco SPCA is offering free puppy adoptions for a limited time in order to free up space for animals being sent out of the wildfire zones in the Los Angeles area.