The Gifford Fire that has scorched close to 100,000 acres of rural San Luis Obispo County showed some signs of relenting overnight into Friday as fire crews worked to contain the blaze.

The new Democratic senator and Feinstein’s granddaughter were among the speakers at a dedication event in Tahoe City.

At this moment, I believe I can make the greatest impact by focusing on California’s financial future,” she wrote in a statement.

The Gifford Fire, burning in rural San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, continued to grow Thursday morning, charring ...

The wildfire is nearing 100,000 acres burned, though containment is increasing slowly. Here’s the latest update.

It’s a little too close for comfort,” one South County rancher said as she watched the giant smoke plume from the fire.

Arroyo Grande 15-year-old Elyse Pahler was strangled and stabbed to death in 1995 when three teens targeted her as a ...