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Over 500 homes were evacuated on Sunday, as a major brush fire destroyed over 2000 acres in the hills of Orange, California. This is approximately 35 miles southwest of Los Angeles, CA.

Fires in California are terrible for the people forced to flee. But why is this news to anyone, even those who live there?

With over $1 billion in loss, the largest evacuation in California history, terroism may have been the cause

When building or remodeling a home, there are a number of things you can do to insure it's safe from fire - and it may save you money

This summer has not been a good one for the residents of California as they have been hit by another major fire, this one in Yosemite National Park,

With only 700 more politicking days left in his term as California Governor, the Terminator has some work to do. If his Presidential and Senatorial intentions become a reality, hisperformance in the California term of governance will be given sharp scrutiny.

As a 2003 Cedar Fire survivor, I offer advice on what to expect for 2007 wildfire survivors.

I may not be very athletic, but I do love to go camping. I lived in Southern California for years, and this is my personal list of 5 favorite places to go camping, and 5 places not to go camping, in Southern California.

Having lived in California all my life, I have a great deal of experience with the fire season that inevitably interrupts our lives every few years. Four years ago, it almost ruined my wedding.

Internet and hotline information for victims of the Southern California fires or those who wish to donate or help victims of the fires.

A fire raging in the hills in Griffith Park, near to Los Angeles is continuing to threaten some important landmarks.

California wildfire season has hit with a vengeance in Southern California. Fires are currently in 7 different counties with cities such as Malibu, Castaic, San Diego, Ramona and threatened with high winds and blazing firestorms.

A great California insurance blog with a number of informative articles that examine insurance policies, rules and regulations in California, combined with an excellent website,make Stark Quote a California insurance company well worth checking out.

Learn how to plan an inexpensive honeymoon near Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, California.

Three talented authors tackle the fascinating and frustrating puzzle of the California conundrum in new books.

My husband and I went to Chicago Fire in Folsom California on a Thursday night. The place was packed. We did not make a reservation so we had to wait a half an hour before being seated.

Aquatic Glassel is a product that will turn your existing fireplace or outdoor fire pit into a stunning show piece without soot, ash, smoke, odor or pollutants.

An examination of fire fighting techniques used to fight forest and brush fires finds the municipalities prefer salaried bodies rather than effective fire fighting techniques

California disaster shows the helplessness of our knowledge and power to deal with nature and its forces. The increased number and magnitude of natural catastrophes, calls for review the knowledge underlying nature and its truth or reality of nature

The fire started on October 20, 2007.

what is referred to as the "Santiago Incident" by the Orange County California Fire Authority, still threatens the residents, homes and wild life in South Orange County. Approximately 19,200 acres have been burned.

Richardson presidential campaign donates to help fire victims in California, and Governor Richardson sends New Mexico fire crews there as well.

As a fire burns in southern California, residents of Sierra Madre are forced to evacuate their home to safety as firefighters struggle to put out the flames.

Fire dancing is a hot topic these days. From Santa Cruz, California, to Paris, France, playing with fire has become something of a flaming phenomenon. For all that our parents told us never to play with matches, the fire community is growing fast.

Many times you can catch them watching nearby marveling at their own handiwork as majority of these criminals (except for in the case of revenge) remain at the scene of the crime.

I waited until the afternoon traffic died down; packed up my daughter and headed for the Santiago Canyon fire, to get a first hand look at this destructive force that's responsible for all the disruption around me, here in Orange County.

List of websites, phone numbers and address for California wildfire information and assistance.

We've all been warned that The Santa Ana Winds are coming. Every one in knows what that means: 4% humidity, trees in the road, fires likely to break out, and power outages. It's part of our "Autumn" in Southern California.

California is on fire, and I'm right smack in the middle of the valley south of Redding, where all the smoke seems to settle and linger.

According to the Associated Press, a extremely fast moving ground fire burned over 2,500 acres of national forest land near Los Padres National Forest in Southern California.

Raging brush fires continue to spread across Southern California.

California will provide small, agricultural-based businesses emergency loans totaling $7 million for damage caused by the Southern California Wildfires. Bridge loans will be made available for other small businesses.

all a municipality has do is think; fire away from buildings. hard to reach. AND what do we do to put out building fires? Can we connect the dots?

The state flag of California has a unique history, dating back to a short lived revolt in the middle of 1846 known as the Bear Flag Revolt.

California subsidizes development and insurance in fire-prone areas. Should all Californians bear the costs?

Surfin Fire Surf Camp in San Diego is the place to be to learn to surf among the professionals.

When you see fire, what do you think of?

Fire Academy Summer Camp for Kids in San Diego is a great experience for kids interested in learning about fire fighting.

A Fire Preparedness Kit will ease a lot of strain if you ever suffer a fire at your home.

A research paper with the question, "Should the government be responsible for natural California hazards?" Focusing on wildfires and cougar attacks.

With wildfires raging in California, many people are searching the internet and phone directories for resources and information. Below are some helpful resources relating to the wildfires in California.

California wildfires, firefighters and firefighting strategies. I talked to Professor J. Keith Gilless about firefighting strategies. He helped to create a computer simulation model to assist states in the evaluation of firefighting strategies and policies.

Tips for planning an outdoor honeymoon near the California city of San Jose.

California is an immense state and although we stayed mostly in the northern portion of California, it still has an immense variety of beautiful and intriguing landscapes. These are road notes from central and northern California.

According to the California Justice Department over 120,000 were reported missing in 2006. The missing children that were reported were runaways, lost, abducted by strangers or parents or disappeared under suspicious circumstances.

The North California Coast is a great place for a camping vacation.

It was my then boyfriend, now fiance, Aaron's twenty-forth birthday and as a gift from uncle D. Aaron was given a weekend trip to the Bernadus Winery and Lodge located in Carmel Valley, California. I had never stayed at hotel like this.

There are several Renaissance Fairs in California during the late summer and autumn season.

A wild fire in Orange California started with an abandoned car and ended with the evacuation of hundreds of homes. More than 1,000 firefighters have battled the blaze, which has consumed more than 2,000 acres and counting.

Here are some interesting tidbits and things to look out for in Disneyland in California. There are a lot of cool things to be on the lookout for and you will be amazed at some little know facts about this enchanting park!

Hotel Del Coronado is "The Grand Lady by the Sea" across the bay from San Diego, California.

A few weeks after Canadian experts warned of a potentially deadly quake, one California expert is standing up to say that the southwest should brace for a shaking of its own.

This article reviews several of the top jewelers in Orange County California.

This article reviews the best places for Thanksgiving and Holiday meals in Los Angeles California.

Helping to pass good legislation on both the state and national level with his or her constituent's goals in mind is a key factor separating effective representatives and ineffective representatives. Senator Barbara Boxer is effective.

Information and description of four historic towns located in the California Gold Country.

This will help you find prepared food this holiday season in Walnut Creek, California.

Summer time is almost here. That means kids wanting to go to camp. If you live in California then you should check out some of these camps.

When fire alarms went off at Oceana High School, fire and police personnel discovered racist hate graffiti and a possible bomb threat...

One of my most favorite places to go is Moonstone Beach in Cambria, California. Cambria is located between Monterey and San Francisco. Cambria is known as the place where the pines meet the sea.

Learn how to plan a wild outdoor summer honeymoon near the California town of Clearlake.

Learn strategies to plan a wild outdoor summer honeymoon near Napa, California.

With summer fun just around the corner, where can we go in Southern California for this feeling of belonging? What about that Beautiful Downtown Burbank Johnnie Carson used to joke about.

In California, there are many top rated zoos, of all kinds and all sizes. California is a great place to visit, with most of the state having warm weather most of the year, you can plan a zoo tour vacation practically any time of year.

Jack Frost turned in to Jack the Ripper in California this winter. Home gardens suffered, but recovery cane at last.

It seems like a Barbeque show down is brewing on the Texas and California legal front!

For 20 years, Minn. Sen. John Marty pushed for a fire-safe cigarette. Tobacco companies opposed and argued the technology was not in place; the chemicals used would cause more harm to smokers; different state laws would make it too hard to follow a single standard.

As I look out my front window I can see Big Bear Mountain enshrouded with smoke. I live in the small community of Highland, California, which is nestled at the base of Big Bear Mountain

While some 2008 predictions focus on Britney, politics and celebrity break-ups--some suggest 2008 could bring a further break-up of the Pacific Ring of Fire...

Visit Legoland one of the most popular theme parks in San Diego, California.

Plan a romantic Valentine's Day getaway at Big Bear in Southern California.

The fire is contained to one area of the building, with nobody appearing to be trapped by either the smoke or the flames.

The rich are different from you and me. We have to worry about losing everything in a fire. They don't...not anymore.

The chemicals that are used as fire retardants in many consumer goods are showing up in human blood and even human breast milk. How safe are these chemicals?

As reported by the U.S. Navy, a Navy HH-60H Seahawk helicopter crashed off the coast of southern California. The seven crew members that were on board were rescued with minor injuries.

A study by the National Science Foundation finds California officials will have to address two different responses to last month's wildfires: some people will take measures to prevent future damage, while others will do nothing because they believe the "worst is over."

Fire and Ice is a sensational culinary experience.

The USGS has studied the ash from wildfires and found some risk to local polulation's health.

My first personal experience with ghost hunting was when I heard the story of Char-Man. There are many versions of the story, but the most common is that Char-Man died in a fire set by teens, in the 1950s....

Here is a candid look at the top four senior citizens homes in and around Long Beach, California. Included are details on the number of residents, quality concerns, and also problems noted.

The California Strawberry Festival is held every year on the third weekend in May at College Park in Oxnard, California.

Wildfires in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Central California are beginning to be contained, but many more acres could go up in smoke before containment. Residents like myself watched as waited as smoke and ash filled the skies above the Monterey Bay.

The Air Force Reserve's 302d Airlift Wing, operating out of Peterson Air Force Base, CO., has been flying fire retardant drop missions combating wildland fires in both northern and southern California. We inteview personnel involved in this mission.

The top restaurants in Manhattan Beach, California come in all styles and prices.

Red Bluff, California fireworks, a great family event on the river

Euroamerican colonialism in northern California is characterized by senseless viciousness.

A look at the allure of fire, the Maori culture, and modern day fire performing.

With the sunshine almost a given in California, the state is a great natural site for summer camps. The adventure cn become complete for kids at these overnight summer camps in California.

California is known to have some of the most thrilling, jaw dropping amusement parks in the world. With the year of 2008 being in full effect, amusement parks are stepping up their game to bring new rides for all their ride-goers.

Automated camera survives fire to show coyote escaping and returning to area after fire.

Stockton, California is a little heard of city east of San Francisco and south of Sacramento, the State's Capitol. The city of Stockton has planned several events for the holiday season

A quarter of a million people escaping southern California's wild fires find refuge for the night in area churches

Riding high on the success of his Modern Times album, Bob Dylan has been meeting an aggressive tour schedule around the globe. On July 28th, Dylan came to the little town of Kelseyville, California, for what turned out to be an unforgettable evening.

The fire here in the Big Bear Mountain area is still raging out of control. Fire officials have declared that the fires in the San Bernardino Mountains were most definitely started by arsonists

The IE Cachers of Southern California, are joining together to assist their fellow geocachers through the fires...