California 2050: Cities At Greater Risk From Floods Than Fires
"...the number of homes impacted by flood risk is more than the population of many towns in the U.S.—and it is growing," a ...
Useless high-voltage power lines heighten risk of sparking wildfires
California regulations require the companies to remove power lines they don’t anticipate using again, but there’s no set ...
How useless high-voltage power lines risk sparking California wildfires
No California agency knows how many miles of idled or abandoned power lines cross the state’s hillsides and forests, which ...
Cal Fire’s updated fire-hazard maps will double the area of locally managed land that must comply with safety codes
Cal Fire will begin rolling out new fire-hazard severity maps, which are expected to more than double the land in ...
Power lines over Eaton Canyon saw surge in current before fire, Edison reveals
Edison says current increase "remained within the design limits and operating criteria" for the circuits and "did not trigger system protection on these lines." ...
Current Climate: DOGE Cuts Are Undermining Wildfire Readiness
In this week's Current Climate newsletter, DOGE cuts are creating worries over wildfire preparedness; Tesla feeling blowback ...
California Wildfire Map Update As 5 New Fires Erupt
Nine wildfires are currently burning across Southern California as of Friday morning, five of which ignited yesterday.
Are California Wildfires Over? Containment Status After Weeks of Fires
Numerous blazes erupted in Southern California this month, consuming thousands of acres and killing at least 29 people.
California firefighters make progress on Hughes Fire in Castaic; maps show areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with ...
Forest Service Layoffs and Frozen Funds Increase the Risk From Wildfires
The Trump administration’s decision to fire 3,400 workers and pause funds used for wildfire prevention comes as wildfires are ...
Suspect Identified in Stabbing Death of Cal Fire Captain — and It's Her Wife, Who Previously Killed a Man
Marodi, 49, a captain with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), was found at her Ramona residence with multiple stab wounds on the night of Feb. 17, after deputies ...
Wife Suspected in Death of Cal Fire Captain Served Time for Manslaughter
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office said it has identified Yolanda Marodi, also known as Yolanda Olenjniczak, as a suspect.