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Lights out in rural California – Politico
In this POLITICO article, John Kennedy, senior policy advocate for the Rural County Representatives of California, warns that without a clear statewide strategy, PSPS could become the “new normal.” He urged the CPUC and utilities—especially PG&E—to lay out a comprehensive roadmap to protect communities, provide electricity reliably, and reduce wildfire risks, rather than forcing residents to endure multiple outages each month.
California lawmakers fight to save a rural hospital. But can it survive? – CalMatters
The closure of rural hospitals is a looming problem across all of California. Two Inland Empire lawmakers are urging state officials to take action to save a hospital in Blythe.
California highway, falling into sea, needs a $2-billion tunnel fix – Los Angeles Times
“Last Chance Grade and Highway 101 isn’t just a road — it’s a lifeline,” said state Senate President Pro Tem Sen. Mike McGuire, who represents the north coast.
‘This town will rebuild’: Wildfire scorches historic Chinese Camp – San Francisco Chronicle
The storm that charged up the middle of California on Tuesday unleashed wave after wave of lightning strikes on the state’s Gold Country foothills, leaving behind at least 22 wildfires that raced through more than 13,700 acres prompting evacuations and devastating the historic Tuolumne County town of Chinese Camp.