Behind the remains of a town scorched by fire, the foothills are lush with new green and filled with birdsong.

The number of acres in San Luis Obispo County in some kind of fire hazard zone increased 862% under the new state map.

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:25 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains ...