State Government California Insurers Blocked From Dropping Customers In 2019 Wildfire Zones December 6, 2019 | Drew Sandsor California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued a one-year moratorium on cancelling the home insurance policies of customers who live in areas impacted by the 2019 wildfires.
Technology Meant To Detect Blackouts Could Help Prevent Wildfires In California December 2, 2019 A technology developed to detect power line problems before blackouts and bigger disasters could help prevent wildfires. It's being tested by PG&E and Southern California Edison, two utilities blamed for devastating wildland blazes in California.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Kushman By The Bottle: Update On Sonoma County Wine Country December 2, 2019 In this installment of Kushman by the Bottle, Rick Kushman provides an update on the vintage and impact of recent fires. With some devastation at wineries, what will visitors find for the holiday season, which is key for Sonoma County’s economy? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Even With Storms Bringing Rain And Snow, California Fire Season Isn't Over November 26, 2019 | Scott Rodd Cal Fire says wildfires are still a possibility into December even with a strong winter storm sweeping through the state, and it’s not ready to draw down its seasonal firefighters just yet.
7 Affordable Ways To Protect Your Home From Wildfires November 17, 2019 As wildfires become more frequent and ferocious, state officials recommend that homeowners do more to harden property in high-risk areas. Fireproofing can be pricey, but some solutions are no more expensive than basic home repairs.
State Government California To Overhaul Insurance Plan After Wildfires November 15, 2019 Californians who lost their home insurance because of the threat of wildfires will be able to buy comprehensive policies next year through a state-mandated plan under an order issued Thursday by the state insurance commissioner.
One Year Later, Camp Fire Survivors Struggle To Find Housing And A New Normal November 8, 2019 When a multigenerational family of 11 lost all four of their houses in the Camp Fire, the individual households pooled their savings to buy one big house on the outskirts of Paradise, and moved into it in February. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Kincade Fire Fully Contained After Burning More Than 77,000 Acres, Destroying 174 Homes November 7, 2019 Cal Fire made the announcement Wednesday night about the fire that destroyed 174 homes and 200 other buildings.
A Year After The Camp Fire, Locals Are Rebuilding Paradise November 7, 2019 A KQED data analysis found that 71% of people who purchased land in the town of Paradise had a Butte County mailing address and most live in Paradise or nearby Chico. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
As California Fire Seasons Worsen, First Responders And Their Loved Ones Navigate Difficult Terrain November 6, 2019 | Sammy Caiola California’s wildfire seasons take a physical and emotional toll on first responders, and mental health experts say their family members and loved ones can experience similar signs and symptoms. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.