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Calif. firefighters were already strained. Then came rain and snow.
Firefighters are digging out Southern California towns that were buried in snow after record-breaking storms slammed the San Bernardino mountains in February. (Video: Erin Patrick O'Connor, Jorge Ribas/The Washington Post, Photo: Photo by Philip Cheung/The Washington...
Extensive winter rain likely to heighten wildfire risk in California
The Fairview Fire burns on a hillside near an orange grove Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, near Hemet, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) (KSWB) – While relentless precipitation across California has eased some of the state’s most concerning environmental conditions,...
Sheep grazing for vineyards and fire prevention
Sheep graze cover crops in a California vineyard. Photo courtesy American Lamb Board Sheep-RFP-032023 American Lamb Board The American Lamb Board works with food influencers, food media, journalists and chefs to educate beyond cooking and lamb cuts. The most recent...
Red Cross celebrates Northstate volunteers
Red Cross volunteer. (KRCR) by Muna Sadek Thu, March 16th 2023, 6:55 PM PDT NORTHSTATE, Calif. — The Northern California chapter of the Red Cross is celebrating its nearly 125 volunteers this month, hosting a series of events in Chico, Sacramento and Scotia....
“Shattering Records” – Wildfires in 2021 Emitted a Record-Breaking Amount of Carbon Dioxide
Wildfires are a natural phenomenon that occur when dry vegetation, hot temperatures, and strong winds combine to ignite a fire. However, human activities such as careless campfires, arson, and agricultural practices have significantly increased the frequency and...
No-cost March training opportunities abound
If you are seeking no-cost training opportunities, there will be several opportunities in Northern California during the month of March.
On March 25 and 26 live fire training is coming to Sonoma County at North Bay Fire Department in Sebastopol. This FREE training is funded by CSFA through a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. Participants are responsible for transportation to and from the training event.