New California Maps Show Big Increase in Areas Facing ‘High’ or ‘Very High’ Wildfire Risk
In some areas, hazards have surged. Buildings in the highest hazard zones will be subject to the strictest fire-resiliency rules.
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SoCal hit by mudslides, flooding as powerful storm slams region
The heaviest rain slammed into the region Thursday night into early Friday morning, triggering flash floods and mudslides ...
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Prescribed burns at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park were carefully planned, will improve health of old-growth forest
Timing the blazes between soggy storms, California State Parks workers and volunteers stage prescribed burns of piles of ...
Review: ‘Redwood’ on Broadway holds few surprises as Idina Menzel communes with the trees
You’ll see the whole story coming from the first minute you enter the forest in this new musical by Tina Landau and Kate Diaz ...
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Atmospheric river storm forces evacuations in Felton, Watsonville
A Valentine’s Day eve atmospheric river storm swept through Santa Cruz County Thursday, forcing road closures and evacuations for residents under flood threats. The county Sheriff’s Office issued ...
Cal Fire begins releasing new state-mandated maps showing highest fire hazard areas
Cal Fire released updated fire hazard maps for dozens of cities and towns in inland Northern California. All but one saw an ...
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Save the Redwoods League signs $24 million deal to purchase Monte Rio redwood forest and expand county park
The $24 million acquisition solidifies a 22,000-acre block of protected land stretching from Monte Rio to the coast.
$24 million land deal creates 7-mile-long Bay Area corridor of protected redwood forests to the ocean
In one of the largest deals to protect open space in the Bay Area over the past decade, an environmental group is purchasing ...
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Is the Road to Muir Woods More Dangerous Than You Think?
So, is Muir Woods Road actually dangerous? While it’s generally safe, tight curves, limited visibility, and unpredictable ...