Tag: fire
Rivas visits L.A. wildfire scene
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, of Hollister, and a delegation of 14 Assembly members met with firefighters and officials in Los Angeles last week...
Glen Loma Ranch, City of Gilroy agree on $7.2M payment for...
The City of Gilroy and the developer of Glen Loma Ranch this week resolved a standoff over the builder’s previous promises to pay for...
Masten Station goes green with solar power
Santa Clara County firefighters and public officials from throughout South County last week celebrated an upgraded solar energy system at a key local station...
Propane truck catches fire on Highway 101
The California Highway Patrol and Cal Fire were on the scene of a truck fire on southbound U.S. Highway 101, just south of the...
Sales tax ballot measure headed to Gilroy voters
Voters in Gilroy will be asked in the Nov. 5 election to approve a quarter-cent local sales tax that would be dedicated strictly to...
Rucker fire in San Martin fully contained
Crews have full containment on a vegetation fire in the unincorporated area of San Martin in Santa Clara County, Cal Fire said Wednesday morning.
In...
Gilroy woman arrested on suspicion of causing $300K in fire damage
A 49-year-old woman with a conviction for arson has been taken into custody in connection with a fire that caused about $300,000 in damage,...
As May approaches, Cal Fire offers fire prevention tips
With the month of May beginning this week, with its warmer weather, lower humidity and drying vegetation, Cal Fire is urging Bay Area homeowners...
Body found in RV fire near Gilroy City Hall
A man’s body was discovered during an investigation into a recreational vehicle fire early March 14 in Gilroy, police said.
The man’s remains were found...
Suspect in arson spree charged with 10 felonies
Daniel Catano, who is accused in a recent arson spree that includes more than a dozen fires and other crimes in Morgan Hill and...
