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Wildfire prevention in the East Bay gets a boost with new state funding package
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A sudden die-off in trees in the past year prompted the need for additional funding, with Chabot and Redwood regional parks among those on the list of areas most in need of attention.Bay Area
Air Quality District Q&A: How will heat waves and wildfires impact air quality this summer?
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Heat waves and wildfires present the biggest threats to air quality. Local News Matters previews a conversation with Juan Romero, spokesperson for the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.Bay Area
Newsom urges all Californians to cut water use by 15%
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Extreme drought now grips 85% of California, and meeting the reduction target could save enough water to supply 1.7 million average households for one year.climate change
State’s homeowners face spiraling costs as insurers account for wildfire risk
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Insurance companies want to factor climate change in wildfire coverage, but consumer watchdogs worry premiums will soar. Meanwhile, lawmakers from fire-damaged districts are open to change as their constituents are already losing coverage.California
Five things to know about Newsom’s budget deal with Legislature
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The governor and legislative leaders on Monday reached a spending agreement that addresses the COVID-19 economic crisis -- and, perhaps, will help Newsom defeat a recall campaign.California
A rough day for Gavin Newsom
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With a recall looming, inconsistencies in state fire prevention numbers fuel Newsom's critics.Bay Area
Fire risk amid a housing crisis — California’s challenging new reality
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When the state’s moratorium on insurance companies dropping coverage for wildfire-prone areas ends in November, at least 2.1 million residents could find themselves without homeowners’ insurance.Arts & Entertainment
Oakland activist uses drone to save animals from climate disasters
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Doug Thron's rescue efforts around the globe have been documented in a new series, "Doug to the Rescue."Bay Area
