A 67-year-old man serving a life sentence for child molestation was approved for compassionate release from prison Thursday in California. The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office told KCRA 3 that ...

"Rainfall overnight and into the morning hours has led to a substantial decrease in fire activity," Cal Fire said in an ...

Border 2 Fire Size: 6,625 acres, 10% contained Evacuation orders: SDC-2389-A, SDC-2390, SDC-2464, SDC-2465, SDC-2466, ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom Meets With Frontline Firefighters Battling Unprecedented Los Angeles Firestorms ...

Authorities started preparing the burn scars throughout Southern California, including Pacific Palisades and Altadena, with rain expected to hit LA County.

The fire danger in Southern California is far from over. As crews continue their battle, incarcerated firefighters part of a long-running state program are on the frontline. Supporters say the program ...

State jobs are known for competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest state public pension plan.

Yet in L.A., prisoners themselves are bringing hope to the community. The state of California has for more than a century ...

More than 1,000 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) incarcerated firefighters have been working ...

By Cayla Mihalovich, CalMatters About 800 incarcerated firefighters are battling the unprecedented fires raging across ...

Incarcerated fire crew members earn as little as $5.80 per day, but a bill recently introduced by California Assemblymember ...

Incarcerated firefighters on the lower end of the pay scale currently earn around $30 a day during an active emergency.