The obituary for Mark F. Herzog, a caretaker for friends living with HIV/AIDS, and who furthered his education upon his early ...

California's Department of Insurance also recently passed regulations that pave the way for rate increases in exchange for increased coverage in wildfire-prone regions. In 2024, some insurance ...

The Bay Area's oldest independent book store has filed for bankruptcy, citing increased operating costs and changes in ...

Press Democrat readers comment on wildfires, and more.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities on the eastern Greek island of Lesbos ordered schools in part of the island to close on Wednesday so they can be inspected for potential structural damage after an ...

The Sepulveda fire was burning east of the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass early Thursday morning. An evacuation warning ...

But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan ... If you live in a coastal area, don’t wait for an official ...

San Francisco's Sheriff, city leaders and community members respond the President Donald Trump's threat to sanctuary cities.

A fire north of a jail complex in Castaic has triggered evacuations in Los Angeles County, even as Southern California hopes ...

As horrific as they may be, the wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles neighborhoods, destroying homes and businesses and killing dozens of people, are certainly not unprecedented.

Corazon Dandan, 74, died after she was pushed into train at the Powell Street station in San Francisco. Her family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the transit agency.

A major storm spread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of Florida, resulting in a "once in a lifetime" ...