PG&E Offers $105M 'Wildfire Assistance' Plan May 2, 2019 (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. plans to set up a $105 million fund to help survivors of recent California wildfires likely started by the utility's equipment, according to a court filing Wednesday.
Forecast Calls For Busy Wildfire Season Along West Coast May 1, 2019 (AP) — Most of the country can expect a normal wildfire season but residents along the West Coast of the United States should be ready for another busy season, the National Interagency Fire Center said Wednesday. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
For California Fire Survivors, Rebuilding Can Be Long And Painful April 25, 2019 | Pauline Bartolone A year and a half after the Tubbs Fire, some families are starting to run out of insurance money before they've found permanent housing. It's an experience that's could repeat for victims of last year's fires, as well. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Seeks Higher Rates, Citing Wildfire Risks April 23, 2019 (AP) — PG&E is asking state regulators for another increase in rates and profits, saying it's needed for wildfire safety and to attract investment as the utility goes through bankruptcy.
State Government California Fire Report Offers List Of Ideas, No Commitments April 12, 2019 (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration will release a report Friday that aims to address a host of problems related to wildfires.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Challenges And Progress For Camp Fire Survivors April 11, 2019 Paradise Mayor Jody Jones joins Insight to talk about the community’s efforts to rebuild from the destruction caused by the Camp Fire. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Watchdog: FEMA Wrongly Released Personal Data Of California Wildfire Victims March 22, 2019 The Federal Emergency Management Agency wrongly released to a contractor the personal information of 2.3 million survivors of devastating 2017 hurricanes and wildfires, potentially exposing the victims to identity fraud and theft.
State Government Gov. Newsom Declares 'Statewide Emergency' On Wildfires, Waives Environmental Reviews On Forest Management Projects March 22, 2019 | Ben Adler | Ezra David Romero California Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order on wildfire prevention would expedite forest management projects intended to protect 200 communities prone to fire risk.
California National Guard To Leave Border, Help Stop Fires March 20, 2019 (AP) — California is pulling National Guard troops away from President Donald Trump's border protection efforts to help protect communities against wildfires.
'Re-Imagining Paradise' — Making Plans To Rebuild A Town Destroyed By Wildfire March 7, 2019 Residents of Paradise are being given reassurances that their town — completely destroyed by last fall's Camp Fire — will be rebuilt. But will the new town be too expensive for many?
