Several locations in the Bay Area are considered very high fire hazard severity zones, according to new maps released this ...

To determine the hazard level for an area, factors such as fire history, existing and potential vegetation, predicted flame ...

The new transit maps and signs will work to create an easier to use tool for riders as they plan out their trips.

(Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group ... According to the California Association of Counties, it is unlikely that home insurance providers would use the maps as a factor in deciding on coverage ...