A California wildfire that started on Wednesday afternoon continues to burn, having destroyed over 35,000 acres as of ...

California's Madre Fire sparked in the late evening of July 3 but has since grown to the largest in the state this year by ...

The Madre Fire was reported shortly after noon Wednesday, July 2, along Highway 166 about 25 miles east of Santa Maria.

[Update: Thu., July 3, 5:36pm] The Madre Fire has expanded to 52,593 acres as of 5:17 p.m. on Thursday, still with only 5 ...

Firefighters have increased containment of the Madre fire in San Luis Obispo County. We have 'the resources we need,' said a ...

The fire sparked in the Los Padres National Forest in San Luis Obispo County and was growing exponentially, officials warned.

The bulk of the fire is threatening the Carrizo Plain National Monument, which is home to several endangered and threatened ...

More than 600,000 acres of the Los Padres National Forest in California could re-open to industrial logging and road-building ...

Los Padres National Forest officials announced that all Mt. Pinos Ranger District roads and off highway vehicle(OHV) trails will remain closed through June 1 due to winter storm damage.

A map for Los Padres National Forest's project planned in the Pine Mountain/Reyes Peak area. Environmental groups unsuccessfully challenged the plan in court. Credit: Los Padres National Forest ...

Los Padres National Forest is warning the public to plan ahead and with safety in mind if they intend to visit the forest for recreational activities as hazards increase in stormy weather.

Los Padres sites not operated by Parks Management Co. either allow free entry or accept an Adventure Pass, which costs $5 per day or $30 annually. Camping is free at more than 50 campgrounds in ...