PHOTOS: A Year After The Camp Fire, Some Residents Of Communities Outside Paradise Feel ForgottenNovember 5, 2019 | Andrew Nixon | Gabriela FernandezThe Camp Fire was California's most deadly and destructive wildfire in history. Much of the attention since the fire has focused on the town of Paradise. As for smaller communities such as Concow, many residents feel their voices have been lost. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezOne Year After The Camp Fire, Grant Funds Wellness Services For First RespondersNovember 5, 2019This Friday is the one year anniversary of the Camp Fire that devastated Paradise and surrounding towns. And one year after, a $1 million dollar grant is funding mental health and wellness services, and an app, to help first responders. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dealing With Pain, One Year Later: Mental Health Resources For Those Coping After The Camp FireNovember 4, 2019 | Kacey SycamoreAfter a disaster like last year’s Camp Fire, many people struggle with distress, depression and anxiety. These feelings are normal and help is available. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Many Residents Did Not Receive Emergency Alerts During The Camp Fire. Will You Be Warned If A Disaster Is Heading Your Way?July 11, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe 2019 fire season is here, and California communities in fire-prone areas are re-evaluating how to warn residents in case of a major blaze after past systems failed — such as during the Camp Fire in Paradise, when communication fell short. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMultimedia Exhibit Displays Family’s Objects Excavated From The Camp FireJune 19, 2019Artist Stephanie Taylor and writer and Paradise resident, Christy Heron-Clark visited the remains of Heron-Clark’s family homes, unearthing objects of importance, evoking memories and loss. They’re on display at Archival Gallery through June 29. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PHOTOS: Paradise High School Class Of 2019 Graduates After Camp FireJune 7, 2019Thursday night — six months after a wildfire destroyed most of the California town and killed 85 people — the lights came on again at Paradise High School's football stadium. Of the 980 students at the school, about 900 lost their homes.
California Will Allow Utilities Like PG&E To Cut Power To Prevent More WildfiresMay 31, 2019California regulators gave the green light to allowing utilities to cut off electricity to possibly hundreds of thousands of customers to avoid catastrophic wildfires, but said utilities must do a better job educating and notifying the public.
‘Always With Love’: Foreign Exchange Student Recounts Escape From The Camp Fire On Eve Of GraduationMay 29, 2019 | Julia MitricValeria Romo Mejía, who fled Paradise during the Camp Fire, looks back on a tumultuous year abroad in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Equipment Sparked The Deadly Camp Fire, Cal Fire Investigation FindsMay 15, 2019(AP) — California fire authorities say Pacific Gas & Electric Co. power lines sparked the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history.
Endangered Frogs Delay Fire Cleanup In ParadiseMay 10, 2019(AP) — Fears of harming an endangered frog species have forced crews to delay cleaning debris from about 800 properties in Paradise, angering some residents anxious to start rebuilding their homes.
