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California wildfire activity 2,816% higher in 2024 as Park Fire rages
The Park Fire tearing across Northern California is destroying homes and burning up land – and its destruction is only part of a far larger problem this year. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said this week that as of Tuesday, wildfire activity is 2,816% higher than last year for the same time period. "As of July 30, 2024, wildfires have scorched a staggering 751,327 acres across our state," Cal Fire wrote on social media on Wednesday. "This year's wildfire activity is 2,816% higher than last year, 29 times the amount of acreage burned." This year's fires are far above...
How big is the 2024 Park Fire in California? Here's some perspective
Northern California's Park Fire, located in Butte, Plumas, Shasta and Tehama counties about 100 miles northwest of Reno-Sparks, had consumed more than 391,000 acres as of Thursday morning and was listed at 18% containment. Smoke began pouring into the Truckee Meadows on Tuesday, reducing air quality to a rating of "unhealthy for sensitive groups." ...
University of California president to step down after 5-year term
University of California President Michael Drake announced Wednesday he would be stepping down from his role at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. Drake began his tenure in July 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic as the first Black president of one of the largest public university systems in the country. “It…
Suffolk Hires Leif Johnson to West Coast Aviation Team, Furthering Firm’s Commitment to Driving Innovation and Expansion in High-Growth Sector
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 1, 2024-- Suffolk, one of the largest and most innovative real estate and construction enterprises in the country, is announcing the addition of Leif Johnson as Project Executive of its Aviation team on the West Coast. Mr. Johnson brings with him strong relationships on the West Coast, experience managing airport construction projects, and a commitment to leveraging technology and data to increase efficiencies on projects. Mr. Johnson will leverage his deep knowledge of the aviation sector and his understanding of client needs to manage project execution and support business development efforts in the region, enabling Suffolk to continue to expand its aviation footprint and portfolio in the region. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240801469720/en/ Leif Johnson has joined Suffolk’s West Coast Aviation team to manage business development and project execution. (Photo: Business Wire)
Schiavo Secures $1.26M in Funds for Hart District,
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has announced the successful acquisition of substantial funding dedicated to several critical community projects including the Hart School District, veteran housing and North Valley YMCA. The William S. Hart Union School District has been awarded $1,260,000 for essential school security upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and...
Lindsey Holden joins POLITICO as politics reporter
Announcement from Editorial Director for California Julia Marsh, Executive Editor, Joe Schatz and California Editor, Katy Murphy:. We’re very excited to announce the latest hire for our growing California bureau: Lindsey Holden will start this week as a politics reporter in Sacramento. She will helm California Playbook PM, our...
Mourning Bob Isbell: The High Desert chapter of the California Writers Club remembers a wordsmith
Bob Isbell was a pioneering force behind the High Desert chapter of the California Writers Club. He quickly assumed leadership roles after his induction in 2009 and contributed to the organization's growth. During his involvement with the club, he created and directed seven "Howl at the Moon" writers conferences, organized a writing workshop with inmates at the High Desert's Federal Prison Complex, and established the Dorothy C. Blakely Memoir Project. ...
$18 million NOAA grant to aid Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the awards that are recommended for funding under the Transformational Habitat Restoration & Coastal Resilience grant program. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) California has been recommended to receive $18 million over three years to launch the Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration Initiative (PCOR),...
What California voters should know on minimum wage, health tax props
The November election is less than 100 days away, and CalMatters will have the lowdown on each of the ballot’s 10 propositions. Today we’re highlighting Proposition 32, which seeks to raise California’s minimum wage, as well as Prop. 35, which proposes to ensure that a tax on health care plans is spent on low-income patients. […]
At the OC Fair, the newest 'ride' is a virtual dive underneath SoCal's offshore oil platforms
The future of the coast's 27 aging oil platforms — all of them off of Southern California — is TBD. Some environmental groups want the platforms preserved as habitat for sea life. A new attraction at the OC Fair offers visitors a front row seat to it all.
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