As California’s fire season grows, state senators push for more year-round firefighters
Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire proposed Tuesday that state firefighters work year-round in place of the seasonal workforce the agency currently staffs for nine months each year. The increased duty for about 3,
After brutal fire season, California lawmakers call for seasonal firefighters to be employed year-round
State legislators are calling to extend Cal Fire's staffing to a year-round system, switching some roles from nine-month positions.
New state legislation would make seasonal CAL FIRE firefighters full time
Experts say wildfires in California are becoming closer and closer to a year-round threat and as the fire season lengthens, the help needs to expand as well.
Legislators ask for year-round staffing for Cal Fire firefighters
Cal Fire firefighters currently operate on season employment, working nine months out of the year before they're laid off during the winter months, like January, when the Palisades and Eaton fires erupted.
California lawmakers renew effort to make state's firefighting force full-time and year-round
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CAL FIRE firefighters could become year-round employees, new bill proposes
State legislators say the bipartisan bill would support overworked firefighters by addressing staffing issues.
California Senate leader floats year-round peak firefighting staffing
Senate leadership said it would cost about $175 million a year to boost staffing levels to respond to increased fire risk.
Major atmospheric river storm is barreling toward California: ‘Prepare for the worst’
A major atmospheric river storm is barreling toward California, raising the specter of damaging landslides and flooding across much of the Southland.
Surprise January wildfires followed near-driest rainy season since 1800s
The Inland Empire and Orange County had received less than a half-inch of rain through mid-January, and that total was ...
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State legislators say the bipartisan bill would support overworked firefighters by addressing staffing issues.
‘Pineapple Express’ storm arrives in Southern California with even more rain expected next week
Forecasters say 'Pineapple Express' storm will probably be beneficial for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, helping to reduce ...
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Study says climate change made conditions that fed California wildfires more likely, more intense
a UCLA fire and climate scientist. The study also found California’s dry season has increased by 23 days and the lack ...
California Wildfire Map: Update on Containment as New Fire Starts
All wildfires burning in Southern California were largely contained as of Thursday morning, even after a new fire ignited in ...
Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts fire weather relief for parts of California for spring 2025
Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac spring 2025 forecast predicts for Northern and Southern California, and across the U.S.
‘Pineapple express’ hits Southern California after pounding Bay Area
The gusty atmospheric river storm could cause flooding and rockslides but also will help reduce the risk of wildfires with ...