David Smith – California Globe

Father, Son Arrested Over Allegedly Starting Caldor Wildfire in Northern CA

December 9, 2021 11:52 am

A Northern California father and son were arrested on Wednesday over allegedly starting the large Caldor wildfire in August, which had come close to burning down the resort city of South Lake Tahoe. The Caldor Fire began on August 14th...

Oakland City Council Reneges on Army Base Redevelopment Project

November 11, 2019 4:46 pm

After all, coal is evil, right? The reuse plan for the former Oakland Army Base, approved years ago by the Oakland City Council, was heralded as an economic and environmental boon for Oakland and the entire region, with the...