San Rafael police Officer Mark Wilkinson closes his eyes against smoke from the Tubbs Fire in Santa Rosa, Calif. Credit: Paul Kuroda Want more? Subscribe to our newsletter to get our investigations ...

For years, California policies have sought to limit or at least discourage new construction in areas designated as high fire hazard zones. When that hasn’t worked, the courts have stepped in. In San ...

The sky above Ron Beeny turned black. The 71-year-old was stuck in traffic as he evacuated from his home in Paradise on the morning of Nov. 8. Trees and brush lined both sides of the two-lane road. In ...