California Wildfires – Page 2

Gov. Newsom Hammered Over Support Of Biden During Wildfire Press Conference

July 10, 2024 5:09 pmJuly 10, 2024 5:40 pm

During a press conference on California’s readiness and response on Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom was hounded by the press over his continued support for President Joe Biden to run again in 2024 amidst a growing opposition from both lawmakers and...

Gov. Newsom Proclaims State Of Emergency Over Butte County Thompson Fire

July 4, 2024 6:53 amJuly 4, 2024 6:53 am

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Butte County on Wednesday over the growing Thompson Fire in Butte County, just outside the town of Oroville. Wildfire state of emergencies have been a constant announcement during Newsom’s two terms...

Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Exempt From State Income Tax Approved By Assembly Revenue And Taxation Comm.

July 3, 2024 2:55 amJuly 3, 2024 2:56 am

A bill to make all wildfire settlement payments tax free was approved by the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee on Tuesday, moving the bill to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 1004, authored by Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), would...

Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Exempt From State Income Tax Approved By Senate

May 25, 2024 2:45 amMay 25, 2024 2:46 am

A bill to make all wildfire settlement payments tax free was approved by the Senate on Thursday, moving the bill to the Assembly. Senate Bill 1004, authored by Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), would specifically, for all taxable years beginning...

Is Prescribed Burning Oversold?

May 22, 2024 7:00 pmMay 22, 2024 7:01 pm

California contains 93-million acres of which, approximately 20-million acres is choked with annual grass and brush wildfire fuels. And much of that 20-million acres is in very difficult remote terrain that is not suited to mowing or livestock grazing. Oregon contains about 45-million...

SoCal Edison to Pay $80 Million In Settlement Over 2017 Thomas Wildfire

February 28, 2024 2:33 amFebruary 28, 2024 6:32 am

The United States Attorney’s Office of the Central District of California announced this week that the electric utility company Southern California Edison (SoCal Edison) has agreed to pay $80 million to resolve a lawsuit on behalf of the U.S. Forest...

Newsom Declares Two States Of Emergency for Wildfires In Del Norte, Siskiyou Counties

August 30, 2023 11:50 amAugust 30, 2023 11:50 am

Governor Gavin Newsom declared two States of Emergency late on Tuesday because of massive wildfires in Del Norte County and Siskiyou County, becoming the first fires to receive such a declaration this wildfire season. The 2023 Wildfire season has, to...