The Independent uses reporters all over the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider making a contribution. Donald Trump threatened to withhold California’s emergency funding because the state had ignored its “rake” theory of forest management to prevent burns. When firefighters battled hundreds of burns …
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California Gov. Gavin NewsomGavin NewsomKatie Porter says she would consider role in Biden Administration, California’s Senate, Newsom slams Trump’s response to California wildfires, while praises that Biden Trump is touching California officials on wildfires: ‘You need to clean your floors’ MORE (D) struck President TrumpDonald John TrumpFive takeaways from the …
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Firefighters ordered new evacuations of Pescadero, La Honda and surrounding areas Thursday night as wildfires from the CZU Lightning Complex continue to burn throughout San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties. The evacuation call, which arrived at 6 a.m., now includes: Pescadero Beach Area (Zone SMC E073) Pescadero Creek County Park …
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As fires blaze across California, local and federal officials see hope in providing more real-time information. Google announced Thursday that it is updating Maps and Search for detailed information on the size, boundaries and locations of US fires. “We’ve seen a bad uptick in fires,” said Google’s Ruha Devanesan. On …
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FRESNO, Caliph. (KFSN) – California’s Flex Alert will take effect from 2pm to 9pm on Wednesday, Govin Newsom announced in a briefing as a heat wave continues to shake the West Coast. The high temperatures have gripped the state’s power grid, and PG&E warned last week of blackouts across California. …
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