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House Republicans call for better forest management during hearing in Yosemite
Republican lawmakers ditched Capitol Hill for Yosemite to tackle the heady issue of preventing devastating wildfires.
CAL FIRE to add seven heavy aircraft to fight devastating wildfires. Here’s how it happened.
With the many wildfires that have ravaged California in recent years, lawmakers were able to secure aircraft that will enhance the state's firefighting ability.
Mariposa arson suspect facing life imprisonment over starting Oak Fire
The 71-year-old is alleged to have started a wildfire in 2022 that caused $100 million to fight.
State Farm ends homeowner’s insurance policies in California
The insurance giant joins a host of other insurance companies pulling up stakes from offering policies to California homeowners.
Federal court rejects push to block fire retardant use to fight wildfires
A Federal lawsuit in Montana had the potential to make California's dangerous wildfire season severely more deadly without the use of fire retardants.
Skepticism reigns during hearing on banning Forest Service fire retardant
The lawsuit could have a lasting impact on how wildfires are fought throughout the nation.
Harris, Vilsack tout $80mil in spending for Calif. wildfire prevention
The funds are part of the broader infrastructure package pushed by President Joe Biden.
Suit seeks to block Forest Service use of fire retardant to combat wildfires
The environmental group's lawsuit could bar forestry officials from effectively fighting devastating and deadly wildfires for years.
Highway 140 reopens as fire officials gain grip on Yosemite-based Oak Fire
A wildfire ignited near Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County on Friday is, once again, threatening the area and forcing evacuations for residents in the mountainous communities in the Sierra foothills.
Conway presses Feds to use “every available tool” to fight wildfires, including one developed by Valley company
“For decades, forest agencies have either failed to implement fundamental wildfire prevention measures or have been prevented from doing so by environmental regulations,” Rep. Connie Conway (R-Tulare) said.
