Andy Cortez Insurance Agency

The hills around the Foxen Canyon area are already turning that golden-brown color that means one thing on the Central Coast: fire season is here. Cal Fire's red flag warnings tend to start popping up by late June, and a lot of folks don't realize their homeowners policy has specific requirements about defensible space (that 100-ft clearance zone around your house). If it's been a while since anyone walked your property with this in mind, this weekend might be a good time before the winds pick up later in summer.

Have you walked your property lately to check for dry brush near your home?