Environment Wildfires in California: We Would Like To Hear From You July 7, 2021 Do you have questions or thoughts about this year’s wildfire season? Share with us, and we’ll have our reporters or other experts answer or explain solutions.
Can Californians Charge Electric Cars During Summer Heat? July 3, 2021 | Sasha Hupka Facebook posts stated on June 18, 2021: “California literally just told everyone to not charge their electric cars due to power shortage.” Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Photos: Wildfires Force Evacuations In Siskiyou, Shasta Counties July 1, 2021 | Andrew Nixon | Emily Zentner The Lava, Tennant and Salt fires are burning in Northern California heading into the Fourth of July weekend. Here’s a look at the fires and where you can get more information.
State Government Gov. Gavin Newsom Retreats On $1 Billion Wildfire Prevention Plan Ahead Of Meeting With President Biden June 29, 2021 | Scott Rodd Newsom’s meeting on wildfires with Biden comes against the backdrop of new investigations showing the governor scaled back the state’s wildfire prevention goals and nixed more than half a billion dollars in fuel reduction spending. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Newsom Misled The Public About Wildfire Prevention Efforts Ahead Of Worst Fire Season On Record June 23, 2021 | Scott Rodd Gov. Gavin Newsom dramatically overstated the amount of fire prevention work performed on “priority projects” he touted and cut Cal Fire’s mitigation budget by $150 million last year, an investigation by CapRadio and NPR’s California Newsroom found.
Environment California Drought Could Mean Peak Fire Season Months Earlier Than Usual June 1, 2021 | Scott Rodd California wildfires have burned nearly five times as many acres on state land this year compared to the same time period last year. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Red Flag Warning For Much Of Northern California Through Tuesday May 8, 2021 | Steve Milne | Chris Hagan Much of the Central Valley stretching from Redding to Modesto will be under a red flag warning this weekend as dry, windy conditions increase the risk of wildfires.
Cal Fire Urges Homeowners To Prepare For Wildfires May 8, 2021 | Rich Ibarra Cal Fire Director Thom Porter says there’s every reason to believe that this year could be as bad as last year. Porter is urging people to clear 100 feet of defensible space around their homes, harden their structures and form an evacuation plan. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government California Lawmakers, Newsom Agree On $536-Million Wildfire Prevention Plan April 8, 2021 | Scott Rodd The money would largely focus on forest management projects, such as vegetation thinning. It would also set aside more than $20 million dollars for low-income residents to fireproof their homes. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
As Fires Worsen, A Mental Health Crisis For Those Battling Them February 26, 2021 Wildfires are burning more frequently and intensely in a warming world, making them harder to put out. Some fire agencies are expanding support as they see increased cases of anxiety and depression.
