Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. California lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill to give significant raises to incarcerated firefighters, who currently earn a ...

In howling winds and choking smoke during the January fires that devastated Altadena and Pacific Palisades, more than 1,100 incarcerated firefighters cleared brush and dug fire lines, some for wages ...

A full career as a California Highway Patrol officer or a Cal Fire firefighter often ends with a six-figure pension that provides a comfortable retirement after countless hours spent in harm’s way.

Firefighters in Southern California battled a fast-moving fire at a pallet yard Monday afternoon as strong winds pushed ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a set of bills this week meant to recognize incarcerated firefighters, including a historic ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to boost pay to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour for prisoners assigned ...

A crew of California firefighters managed to free a mischievous dog that became trapped underneath a shipping container while scampering after a rabbit Saturday night. Finn, a fluffy young ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California lawmakers unanimously approved a plan to pay incarcerated firefighters the federal minimum wage of ...

Inmate firefighters work as the Hughes fire burns north of Los Angeles on Jan. 22, 2025, near Castaic. (Mario Tama / Getty Images) Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation to boost the pay of ...