In yet another reminder that all good things eventually come to an end, Cal Fire announced it will suspend all permits for outdoor residential burning in Santa Clara, Alameda and Contra Costa counties, as well as western portions of Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties beginning Friday.

Months of steady winter rains are now a fading memory, and the agency said the abundant grass crop that resulted is starting to dry out because of winds and warming temperatures. High volumes of dead grass and hotter and drier conditions in the regions have increased the fire danger, Cal Fire said.

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Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.