Map: See If You Could Be Affected By PG&E's Jan. 18 Shutoff January 17, 2021 | Chris Hagan PG&E says it may cut power to around 5,465 customers in Fresno, Kern, Madera, Mariposa, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Tulare counties starting Monday night to try and prevent its equipment from starting wildfires.
Environment Here’s What California Lawmakers Want To Do To Prevent The Wildfire Crisis From Getting Worse January 15, 2021 | Ezra David Romero California lawmakers are dreaming up big ideas to prevent future wildfires from devastating communities. Bills this session explore banning development in high fire severity zones, making utilities more accountable and a bond for wildfire prevention. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Whack And Stack: PG&E’s Toppling Of Trees Creates New Hazards December 19, 2020 In an attempt to prevent wildfires, the utility is removing vegetation from around power lines. But it’s leaving downed trees on people’s property that are “little fire bombs waiting to ignite,” one expert says.
Environment California’s Final Frontier Faces Firefighter Shortage November 12, 2020 When the state consolidates inmate fire camps next month, remote Modoc County is left with few resources to prevent and battle its lightning-sparked fires
Northern California Wildfires: Where To Find Updates On Air Quality, Evacuations, And Official Information November 9, 2020 Here’s the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.
Environment California Protects Homeowners From Having Fire Insurance Dropped — Again November 6, 2020 The state extends temporary protection from insurance cancellations to 2.1 million Californians living in wildfire-prone regions, but long-term solutions to stabilize the market remain elusive.
Environment California Has Issues With Wildfire Data, And Experts Say It's Complicating The Fire Fight October 29, 2020 | Ezra David Romero California has a data issue and that’s a big deal as fire seasons worsen. A new report highlights the need for cities and agencies to create a uniform system to share information. That could save lives and reduce losses from wildfires.
Environment With No Rain In View, Gusty Winds Keep Parts Of Northern California Under Red Flag Warning October 26, 2020 | Ezra David Romero Winds as fast as 94 miles-per-hour sped through parts of Northern California Sunday and Monday, which prompted red flag warnings. With no rain on the horizons the gusts are expected to remain into Tuesday, increasing fire danger. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How To Vote In A Pandemic When You’ve Lost Your Home In A Wildfire October 25, 2020 For thousands of people who have lost their homes to wildfires this year, mail-in voting poses unique challenges.
Map: See If You Could Be Affected By PG&E’s Sunday Oct. 25 Shutoff October 25, 2020 PG&E has started to shut off power to about 355,000 customers in 34 counties and 17 tribal communities, its largest shutoff this year. See if you’re one of those who will potentially be impacted.
