Sen. Alex Padilla to propose a national Wildfire Intelligence Center
The center would serve as a hub for comprehensive information gathering and pave the way for better coordination when it ...
California Politics
State legislators say the bipartisan bill would support overworked firefighters by addressing staffing issues.
California's 'Regulatory Failure' Blamed for Wildfire Insurance Disaster
The California insurance crisis laid bare by the Los Angeles fires was fueled by "regulatory failure," economist Nancy ...
Should arsonist get death penalty if people die in wildfire? California Supreme Court to decide
The Supreme Court of California met in Sacramento on Wednesday to hear oral arguments in the case of an arsonist sentenced to death.
Wildfire resilience and the role of public water agencies
On behalf of the water managers across the state, we extend our deepest sympathy to all those affected by this catastrophe.
Backup power and full water tanks should be required in face of wildfire, lawmaker says
A Ventura County lawmaker is proposing new wildfire resilience standards that would require water providers to ensure full ...
As California’s fire season grows, state senators push for more year-round firefighters
After LA fires, Senate President Mike McGuire proposes full-time firefighters to replace the current seasonal workforce ...
After brutal fire season, California lawmakers call for seasonal firefighters to be employed year-round
State legislators are calling to extend Cal Fire's staffing to a year-round system, switching some roles from nine-month ...
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Lessons for Utah from the LA fires
As we see the devastation in the Los Angeles Basin, many wonder if Utah could experience a similar wildfire event. My experiences as a wildland firefighter and work with Utah State University ...