Backup power and full water tanks should be required in face of wildfire, lawmaker says
A Ventura County lawmaker is proposing new wildfire resilience standards that would require water providers to ensure full ...
‘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 ...
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Farmworkers feed the country, but who protects them from wildfire smoke?
Thousands of farmworkers labored in fields in Ventura County, Calif. in late January in wildfire smoke. They have little to no protection from its harmful effects.
Should arsonist get death penalty if people die in wildfire? California Supreme Court to decide
The Supreme Court of California met in Sacramento on Wednesday to hear oral arguments in the case of an arsonist sentenced to death.
'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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Southern California Burn Areas Brace for Rain
Two storm systems are expected to dump rain on Southern California Wednesday, raising fears of possible debris or mud flows in recent burn areas. The first “atmospheric river” system is scheduled to ...
2 suspects arrested for allegedly starting fire in Ventura County
Two suspects were arrested for allegedly starting a fire in Ventura County.  The suspects were identified as Michael McCullar, 53, and Jamie Jacobson, 37, according to the Ventura County ...