California’s 2018 fire season brought a cascade of tragedies, from Mendocino County to Malibu to the now-ruined town of Paradise. But when a massive tornado of fire ripped through Redding in July, firefighters and residents experienced a singular horror that gave a clear view of just how dangerous wildfires can be.
Every day is now fire season. Let's get you ready for the next wildfire burning near you
We all need to be concerned — and prepared.
Cheat Sheet: These are the steps fire victims need to take to make an insurance claim
We have tips from California's insurance commissioner on how to contact the state and start the claims process, and how to keep you and your loved ones…
Californians are subsidizing mansion wildfire insurance as FAIR risk explodes
As commercial insurers have fled California in the wake of wildfires, FAIR has become the insurer of first resort for owners of multimillion-dollar properties in exclusive but fire-prone communities.
California fire evacuations: How to prepare, what to pack and what to do if you're trapped
If you’ve been told to evacuate, officials advise you do so immediately — don’t wait.
Hell/a Mexican — Oakland Public Library
Hell/a Mexican — Madrigal Galindo, Kevin, — "Hell/a Mexican is an appreciation of the tragicomedy that is existing on American soil with foreign roots. These stories shed light on the boundless experience of living and learning through your identity. This collection, much like us, reaches for hope: sometimes we find it, sometimes we don't."--Back cover.
Triangle Fire Victims Data - published
Tornado Alley Is MOVING and That's a HUGE Problem
A Blackened Ecology for the End of the Summer
Every summer in the past 16 years Europe and North America—and not only—is affected by global warming evident through the heat waves and wildfires they experience while research from the past decad…
California chooses its next insurance watchdog amid wildfire crisis
Californians are choosing an insurance commissioner in the 2026 election. See who’s leading in early results.
Fireside Friday: June 9, 2023
Fireside this week! We actually haven’t had one of these in quite a while; we had a gap week in April but the last Fireside looks like it was in March! In any case, here we are and here’…
Harrowing of Hell
In Christian theology, the Harrowing of Hell is the period of time between the Crucifixion of Jesus and his resurrection. In triumphant descent, Christ brought salvation to the souls held captive there since the beginning of the world.
The Day the Music Burned (Published 2019)
It was the biggest disaster in the history of the music business — and almost nobody knew. This is the story of the 2008 Universal fire.
Fake Cal Fire social media accounts are asking for donations
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – As Los Angeles begins rebuilding after the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires leveled entire communities, fraudsters and scammers have taken to social media to take ad…
Deliberative democracy delivers!✅ Angelenos used Engaged California to produce a wildfires recovery action plan.💯 Communities with voice, choice & agency can #FreeTheFuture🖖 — together! Learn more about @governor.ca.gov ’s #TaiwanModel🇹🇼 inspired success.🔽 engaged.ca.gov/lafires-recovery/action-plan/
LA aligns on recovery plans | Engaged California
engaged.ca.govDisaster preparedness in the US
Starting with some articles I saved during/after the January 2025 wildfires in Southern California
Cheat Sheet: These are the steps fire victims need to take to make an insurance claim
What to do — and not do — when you get home after a fire evacuation
High winds and fires mean power outages. Here's how to prep
Evacuation terms can be confusing. Here’s what they mean and how to sign up for alerts
Every day is now fire season. Let's get you ready for the next wildfire burning near you
Cheat sheet: A quick roundup of SoCal fire coverage and safety resources
