Wildfires

National Guard Firefighters Return to Frontlines After being Deployed to LA

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office released a press release on July 1 stating that fire fighters that are members of the…

6 months ago

Union Rallies Against Patriot Environmental Over Labor Disputes

The union maintains a collective bargaining agreement with Patriot Environmental Services (PES), but claims the company has repeatedly violated it…

7 months ago

Governor’s Briefs: State Parks Week Highlights Access as Trump Slashes Public Lands, Police and Safety Funds

As outlined in the letter, the Trump administration's proposed budget cuts to federal agencies like the National Park Service, Bureau…

7 months ago

Board Rejects State Ban on Youth with Asthma in Firefighting Rehab Program

Pine Grove is California’s only fire camp for incarcerated youth, providing young men between the ages of 18 and 25…

7 months ago

Carson Declares Zero-Tolerance on Fireworks Ahead of July 4

Residents can play a key role in keeping Carson safe by choosing not to use fireworks and instead enjoying professional,…

7 months ago

Rep. Nanette Barragán Leads Letter Demanding Protections for Multilingual Weather Alerts and Forecasts

Nearly 68 million people in the U.S. speak a language other than English at home — roughly one in five…

7 months ago

Rep. Barragán, FCC Commissioner and Carson City Mayor Decry Dangerous Delay in Implementing Multilingual Emergency Alerts

The push has strong backing from the top Democrat on the Senate telecommunications subcommittee and the current and former chairs…

8 months ago

LA Briefs: Public Health to Test Eaton Fire Soil, Tourism Numbers Drop

Public Health Launches Eaton Fire Soil Testing Program LOS ANGELES —The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health May 21…

8 months ago

Assessor Prang Projects Growth in 2025 Assessment Roll

With the total estimated net value of taxable property exceeding $2 trillion, the resulting property tax revenues — approximately $20…

8 months ago

From Prison to Profession: L.A. County Backs Firefighting Career Pathway

Many earned as little as $5.80 per day, plus $1 per hour for active fire response. Despite performing critical work,…

8 months ago