Posted inEnvironment Amid climate crisis, insurers’ increased use of AI raises concern for policyholders by Marcus Baram • Capital & Main Feb. 5, 2026, 6:00 a.m.April 23, 2026, 6:06 p.m. States and consumers accuse insurance giants of using technology to slow payouts and drop homeowners.
Posted inEnvironment U.S. Forest Service falling further behind on wildfire prevention, report shows by Anna Kramer • NOTUS Dec. 10, 2025, 6:00 a.m.Dec. 9, 2025, 9:53 a.m.
Posted inEnvironment California’s ‘last resort’ property insurer seeks rate hike, ringing national alarm bells by Alex Brown • Stateline Oct. 25, 2025, 6:00 a.m.April 23, 2026, 6:06 p.m.
Posted inEnvironment California’s incarcerated firefighters to see ‘historic’ pay increase with new laws by Cayla Mihalovich • CalMatters Oct. 17, 2025, 6:00 a.m.April 23, 2026, 6:06 p.m.
Posted inEnvironment Local officials have a powerful tool to warn residents of emergencies. They don’t always use it by Jennifer Berry Hawes • ProPublica Aug. 30, 2025, 6:00 a.m.April 23, 2026, 6:06 p.m.
Posted inEnvironment National Weather Service’s plan to hire crucial staffers after mass layoffs will be too late for wildfire season by Marcus Baram • Capital & Main Aug. 10, 2025, 9:56 a.m.April 23, 2026, 6:06 p.m.
Posted inOpinion Commentary: It’s been 6 months since the L.A. fires. Much remains to be done by John Dobard • Catalyst California July 7, 2025, 8:54 a.m.April 23, 2026, 6:06 p.m.
Posted inEnvironment Fire birds: Cal Fire’s helicopter fleet is ready to fly whenever trouble strikes this summer by Bay City News June 28, 2025, 4:08 p.m.April 23, 2026, 6:06 p.m.
Posted inEnvironment Power shutoffs could last into the weekend in San Joaquin County by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia June 20, 2025, 8:35 a.m.April 23, 2026, 6:07 p.m.
Posted inEnvironment Cal Fire issues burn ban in parts of San Joaquin County by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia June 9, 2025, 6:00 a.m.April 23, 2026, 6:07 p.m.