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Gov. Newsom proclaims state of emergency to 'fast-track' wildfire prevention efforts

  • California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to fast-track wildfire prevention projects.
  • The order suspends certain environmental regulations to expedite forest management projects and wildfire prevention measures, costing roughly $2.5 billion.
  • Newsom stated that these efforts will involve critical forest management projects to protect vulnerable communities from wildfires.
  • He outlined a plan to create new job training opportunities as part of California's economic recovery following the recent wildfires.
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Global NewsGlobal News

As Alberta prepares for wildfire fight, union pushes recruitment efforts

Budget 2025 has $160 million for wildfire personnel, equipment, training and contracts, but the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees worries funds will focus on gear, not people.

·Toronto, Canada
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Gavin Newsom Declares 'State of Emergency' for Brush Clearance -- Months Too Late

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a "state of emergency" for brush clearance -- months too late to save the communities of L.A.

·United States
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New York PostNew York Post

Newsom moves to clear flammable brush from California forests after Trump’s criticism over wildfire policies

California Gov. Gavin Newsom tapped into his emergency powers Saturday to roll back environmental regulations so that the state can speed up wildfire prevention projects, including clearing flammable brush out of forests, following criticism from President Trump.

·New York, United States
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Newsom declares state of emergency to 'fast-track' wildfire measures after Trump attacks over previous blazes

Weeks after getting attacked by President Donald Trump, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking action on wildfires.

·New York, United States
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Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times
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Newsom suspends landmark environmental laws to speed up wildfire prevention efforts

The governor suspended the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act as the state prepares for the summer and fall fire season.

·Los Angeles, United States
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Gov. Newsom proclaims state of emergency to 'fast-track' wildfire prevention efforts

Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency on Saturday to fast-track wildfire prevention projects in California in response to January's devastating LA fires.

·Sacramento, United States
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Just the News broke the news in Washington, United States on Friday, February 28, 2025.
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