Fires
Environment
Air District, Alameda County DA sue Radius Recycling over 2023 West Oakland fire
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Radius Recycling was fined $575,000 in 2024 for startup violations but is now operating in compliance.City
Time to prepare your yard for fire season
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The annual arrival of grazing goats in Moraga Canyon is a cue to prune trees, remove dead vegetation, and clear flammable materials.around town
Grazing goats are part of strategy to reduce fire-fuel hazards
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Hungry goats are back -- devouring the fuel that can lead to deadly conflagrations in the dry hills around Piedmont and Oakland.wildfires
In a first, California moves toward paying incarcerated firefighters minimum wage
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The effort took on a new urgency after hundreds of incarcerated firefighters were deployed to battle the deadly wildfires that hit LA.Bay Area
Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way in Berkeley to be closed for fire danger
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No stopping will be allowed along Grizzly Peak, where all turnouts will be closed, according to city officials.California
Trump’s ‘roadless rule’ repeal could remove protections for 4M acres of California forests
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But experts are divided about whether allowing road development and timber harvest in national forests will help prevent wildfires.Environment
New fire standards require some Berkeley homeowners to maintain fire-resistant landscapes
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Berkeley is one of the first cities to enact new regulations ahead of new statewide standards set to come out in 2026.City
From the frontlines: Speakers to share wildfire experiences at Community Preparedness Event this Saturday
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Hear firsthand stories of wildfire evacuations from community members, firefighters, and emergency managers.Bay Area
