Many of the state’s 20th century policies do not work in today’s world By Matt Dias and Julee Malinowski-ball Published: March 8, 2022 at 5:15 a.m. The last two years have been California’s most destructive fire seasons. Thirty-six people lost their lives, and more than 14,000 structures were destroyed or…
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As I wrote this piece, I glanced outside and saw what so many other Californians saw on the morning of August 18: an orange sun, a greyscale sky, and an endless cloud of ash particles. This is all the compelling evidence anyone in our state needs to conclude that we…
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Wildfires in California forest lands are increasing in occurrence and intensity. Effects such as smoke inhalation, loss of life, and property damage are becoming intolerable. Whole towns are being destroyed. Suppression costs are astronomical is size. Restoration needs are overwhelming. Consequently, wildfire issues have become the dominant drivers of both…
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