Tag: fire
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...
Police arrest South Santa Clara County arson suspects
Police arrested a man they say confessed Tuesday to setting 15 fires in southern Santa Clara County.
The news comes only days after police arrested...
LAFCO seeks public input on fire services review
The Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) recently released a draft report for the Countywide Fire Service Review, and will host a...
County approves wildfire protection drones
In an effort to address California's growing problems with wildfires, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted Sept. 13 to allocate more funds...
CalFire: Prevent fires and injuries this Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving near, the Morgan Hill Fire Department, South Santa Clara County Fire District and Cal Fire are warning residents about the many dangers...
