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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs for parts of Bay Area through Sunday to prevent wildfires

"Things like dry conditions, windy conditions, vegetation on the ground... if we see enough of those factors come together, we will turn off the power proactively," said Tamar Sarkissian, a spokesperson for PG&E.
SF parents
#berkeley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Monte Sereno's new city manager moves up from interim role

We're thrilled to have Diana take on the role of city manager permanently, said Mayor Burton Craig, adding that her experience and knowledge, coupled with her extensive background in city planning, makes her the ideal choice to lead Monte Sereno.
San Francisco
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Can a 15th-century Indian singing tradition help stop wildfires?

The women of Murgapahadi village have been proactive in managing farms while their husbands are away, and now they are educating others using song to combat forest fires.
Women in technology
#legislation
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Newsom signs $180 million more for fire prevention, plus slew of Democratic priorities

California allocates $180 million for wildfire prevention including prescribed burns and vegetation management as part of a larger budget plan.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Bipartisan Senate duo finds common ground on fighting wildfires

Collaboration between Padilla and Sheehy demonstrates bipartisan efforts for wildfire prevention and national fire response.
#climate-change
#santa-clara-county
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

Santa Clara Co. uses AI sensors to help detect fires early before major destruction

Santa Clara County is deploying AI fire sensors to improve early wildfire detection and prevent large fires from spreading.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago
Mission District

Los Gatos group collaborates on reducing wildfire risk - San Jose Spotlight

A major wildfire risk reduction project in Santa Clara County aims to treat 840 acres of forestland.
Collaboration and advanced technology are key for effective fire mitigation efforts.
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Santa Clara Co. uses AI sensors to help detect fires early before major destruction

Santa Clara County is deploying AI fire sensors to improve early wildfire detection and prevent large fires from spreading.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dozens of homeless people living in national forest evicted by US Forest Service

Homeless eviction in Oregon forest occurs amidst wildfire prevention project linked to timber production policies.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Philp: Is there common ground for Gavin Newsom, Trump on forestry? Timber!

The stroke of a pen is not going to change how lands are managed. It can affect things at the margins, but forest planning is done at local levels.
SF politics
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