State GovernmentWildfires Have Displaced Thousands Of El Dorado County Voters. If You’re One of Them, Here’s How You Can Still Participate In The Recall Election.August 31, 2021 | Chris NicholsDisplaced El Dorado County voters can request a new mail ballot by email or phone. They can also pick one up at the county’s ‘pop up vote centers’ at evacuation centers.
EnvironmentHow To Track Caldor Fire Evacuations And Help People EvacuatedAugust 31, 2021 | Janelle SalangaAs the Caldor Fire grows, here’s what you need to know about evacuations, evacuation centers and resources for evacuees.
EnvironmentHere Are The National Forests In California That Are Closed Through Sept. 17 August 30, 2021The United States Forest Service announced it is closing all of California's national forests to the public starting Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. The closure is in place until Sept. 17 but could be extended.
EnvironmentWhy California Workers Are Still Dying From Heat Despite ProtectionsAugust 25, 2021California is seen as a nationwide leader in hot weather protections, but its workers are still getting sick and dying from heat. Experts and insiders say climate change and a dysfunctional Cal/OSHA are to blame.
EnvironmentAmid Compounding Environmental Crises, Organizers Offer 'Resilience Hubs' As A Potential SolutionAugust 24, 2021 | Manola SecairaEnvironmental advocates are asking California legislators to rethink the state’s response to climate crises, rallying around the concept of permanent relief shelters for communities most impacted by climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentScientists Are Learning More About Fire Tornadoes, The Spinning Funnels Of FlameAugust 24, 2021Big wildfires create their own weather, and can even spawn tornadoes swirling with smoke and flame. Researchers are trying to determine how often they occur.
State GovernmentAs Lawmakers Indefinitely Postpone Wildfire Oversight Hearing, Internal Emails Reveal Cal Fire Chief Ordered Key Document Pulled from the InternetAugust 24, 2021 | Scott RoddA state legislative committee was set to hold an oversight hearing following an expose from CapRadio and NPR’s California Newsroom that found Gov. Gavin Newsom misrepresented wildfire prevention efforts. Now it is postponed indefinitely.
EnvironmentIn Fire Scorched California, Town Aims To Buy The Highest At-Risk PropertiesAugust 23, 2021Decimated by the deadly Camp Fire in 2018, Paradise, Calif., is now moving to acquire some high-risk properties and turn them into managed park land to buffer against future wildfires.
EnvironmentA California Family Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances. Toxic Algae May Be To BlameAugust 20, 2021"This is a very unusual, unique situation," said Kristie Mitchell, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office. "There were no signs of trauma, no obvious cause of death. There was no suicide note."
EnvironmentCaldor Fire's 'Explosive Growth' Following Dixie Fire's PlaybookAugust 19, 2021 | Manola Secaira | Kris HooksJust like the Dixie Fire, it’s possible the Caldor Fire will decrease one day and strengthen the next. Firefighters and residents in impacted areas will have to watch out for sudden changes in wind patterns moving forward.
