Watching L.A., East Bay officials recall lessons learned from 1991 firesPost-1991 fire, Oakland improved wildfire response and preparedness, influencing how neighboring regions approach fire safety.Continuous development into the wildland-urban interface increases wildfire risks for communities.
Neighbors share frustrations as Oakland Fire Department station closures go in effect MondayThe closure of two Oakland fire stations jeopardizes public safety amid a budget crisis.
2 Oakland fire stations closing for 6 months to help balance city's $129 million budget deficitOakland will close two fire stations due to significant budget cuts, impacting emergency service responses.
Neighbors share frustrations as Oakland Fire Department station closures go in effect MondayThe closure of two Oakland fire stations jeopardizes public safety amid a budget crisis.
2 Oakland fire stations closing for 6 months to help balance city's $129 million budget deficitOakland will close two fire stations due to significant budget cuts, impacting emergency service responses.
Vehicle catches fire in Caldecott Tunnel, snarling trafficA minivan fire in the Caldecott Tunnel caused traffic disruptions and the closure of Bore 1, but no injuries were reported.
Meet the Bomberos - Oakland's Latino firefighters who helped transform the fire departmentCaptain Enrique Padilla's tenure reflects significant demographic changes in the Oakland Fire Department, facilitated by mentorship and community recruitment efforts.