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Agriculture
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

12 sheep, goats from fire-preventing grazing herd die after poisoned by native plants in Marin Co.

Managed sheep and goats reduce wildfire fuel, but a recent snakeroot poisoning outbreak killed multiple animals and revealed toxic grazing risks during unmanaged vegetation clearing.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

South Bay leaders find innovative solutions for wildfire dangers: Meet BurnBot

Remote-controlled vegetation masticators like BurnBot can greatly accelerate fuel-reduction work, increasing safety and scale while homeowners must still take mitigation steps.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

In high-tech race to detect fires early, O.C. bets on volunteers with binoculars

Orange County Fire Watch relies on community volunteers for wildfire detection during red flag warnings.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Exclusive: LGND wants to make ChatGPT for the Earth | TechCrunch

"Originally, you'd have a person look at pictures. And that only scales so far," Nathaniel Manning, co-founder and CEO of LGND, explained regarding traditional data analysis.
Venture
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Public safety officials warn Bay Area residents of the dangers of illegal fireworks

Illegal fireworks pose significant safety risks including injuries and potential lifelong trauma.
#california
more#california
fromKqed
1 month ago

California Has Invested Billions in Forest Fire Efforts. Newsom Wants the US to Follow | KQED

Gov. Gavin Newsom emphasized the need for the federal government to significantly increase its investments in forest management, stating California's contributions are substantial but insufficient compared to the need.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Fourth of July concert planned in Los Gatos

San Jose Wind Symphony will perform in Oak Meadow Park on July 4th featuring speeches and family activities.
Vegetation clearing in Los Gatos open space aims to reduce wildfire fuel and enhance safety.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Fourth of July concert planned in Los Gatos

The San Jose Wind Symphony will perform in Oak Meadow Park on July 4th, featuring a family-friendly celebration.
Vegetation clearing is ongoing in local parks to reduce wildfire risks.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

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

PG&E is implementing Public Safety Power Shutoffs in response to high winds and dry conditions, affecting parts of the Bay Area.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Berkeley city council reportedly passes controversial strict wildfire safety plan

Berkeley's new EMBER Plan prohibits flammable items close to homes to mitigate wildfire risk.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months 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
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Wildfire warning signs put up in Peak District as climate crisis increases threat

The UK installs wildfire warning signs for the first time due to increasing fire risks from climate change.
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months 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.
#berkeley
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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.npr.org
3 months ago

Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change

Hawaii is increasing its hotel tax to fund climate resilience projects, following a devastating wildfire.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

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.
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