News and Notes
Wildfire Preparedness Takes Center Stage in El Cerrito
September 4, 2025
By Wendy Goldsby, OFSC Board Member On August 16, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks hosted a Wildfire Preparedness event in El Cerrito — and Oakland Firesafe Council was there to make sure Oakland’s voice was heard. The gathering brought together community members, […]
Sacramento’s Zone 0 Hearing: Why the First Five Feet Sparked the Biggest Fire Debate Yet
August 28, 2025
By Christophe Marcant, OFSC Board Member On August 18th, the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection convened a hearing in Sacramento to receive public comment on the proposed Zone 0 regulations. This discussion about wildfires focused on something as simple […]
Oakland’s Valley View Neighborhood is a Firewise USA® Recognized Site!
August 11, 2025
Kaycie Hopkins, resident lead, had this to share The Firewise Recognized Valley View neighborhood includes over 180 homes in Merriewood, extending the entire length of Valley View Rd and incorporating Beauforest Dr, Doncaster Pl, and portions of Pinehaven Rd, Thornhill […]
The Oakland Hills Remain a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone!
July 17, 2025
In February, CAL FIRE released drafts of new maps for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zones for 90 days of public comment. In Oakland and many other jurisdictions in the East Bay, these new maps substantially reduced the […]
July 4th Wildfire Patrols, Oakland 2025
July 2, 2025
On Friday, July 4th, 2025, the Oakland Radio Communication Assn (ORCA – Amateur/Ham radio) in conjunction with Oakland’s Emergency Management Services Division / Oakland Fire Dept will again conduct mobile wildfire patrols in the Oakland Hills (High Fire Hazard Severity […]