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California’s Gov. Newsom Had ‘Baptism by Fire’ in 1st Year

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — During his inaugural address last January, California Gov. Gavin Newsom made only a passing reference to wildfires and never mentioned the state’s largest utility, Pacific Gas & Electric. Both soon became inescapable topics. PG&E filed for bankruptcy …

Northern California Wildfire Destroys More Than 100 Homes

A wind-whipped wildfire roared through a Northern California town threatened by a devastating blaze nearly a year ago, wiping out more than 100 homes and businesses and forcing thousands of people to flee, authorities said Monday. The fire seemed calm …

Colorado Communities Canceling July 4 Fireworks

Nearly two dozen Colorado communities are canceling their July 4th fireworks displays because of high fire danger, including two regions that are still fighting wildfires. Boulder officials announced that the annual Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast fireworks show at the University …