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Displaced El Dorado County voters can request a new mail ballot by email or phone. They can also pick one up at the county’s ‘pop up vote centers’ at evacuation centers.

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How To Track Caldor Fire Evacuations And Help People Evacuated

August 31, 2021 | Janelle Salanga

As the Caldor Fire grows, here’s what you need to know about evacuations, evacuation centers and resources for evacuees.

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Here Are The National Forests In California That Are Closed Through Sept. 17

August 30, 2021

The United States Forest Service announced it is closing all of California's national forests to the public starting Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. The closure is in place until Sept. 17 but could be extended.

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Why California Workers Are Still Dying From Heat Despite Protections

August 25, 2021

California is seen as a nationwide leader in hot weather protections, but its workers are still getting sick and dying from heat. Experts and insiders say climate change and a dysfunctional Cal/OSHA are to blame.

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Amid Compounding Environmental Crises, Organizers Offer 'Resilience Hubs' As A Potential Solution

August 24, 2021 | Manola Secaira

Environmental advocates are asking California legislators to rethink the state’s response to climate crises, rallying around the concept of permanent relief shelters for communities most impacted by climate change.

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Scientists Are Learning More About Fire Tornadoes, The Spinning Funnels Of Flame

August 24, 2021

Big wildfires create their own weather, and can even spawn tornadoes swirling with smoke and flame. Researchers are trying to determine how often they occur.

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As Lawmakers Indefinitely Postpone Wildfire Oversight Hearing, Internal Emails Reveal Cal Fire Chief Ordered Key Document Pulled from the Internet

August 24, 2021 | Scott Rodd

A state legislative committee was set to hold an oversight hearing following an expose from CapRadio and NPR’s California Newsroom that found Gov. Gavin Newsom misrepresented wildfire prevention efforts. Now it is postponed indefinitely.

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In Fire Scorched California, Town Aims To Buy The Highest At-Risk Properties

August 23, 2021

Decimated by the deadly Camp Fire in 2018, Paradise, Calif., is now moving to acquire some high-risk properties and turn them into managed park land to buffer against future wildfires.

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A California Family Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances. Toxic Algae May Be To Blame

August 20, 2021

"This is a very unusual, unique situation," said Kristie Mitchell, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office. "There were no signs of trauma, no obvious cause of death. There was no suicide note."

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Caldor Fire's 'Explosive Growth' Following Dixie Fire's Playbook

August 19, 2021 | Manola Secaira | Kris Hooks

Just like the Dixie Fire, it’s possible the Caldor Fire will decrease one day and strengthen the next. Firefighters and residents in impacted areas will have to watch out for sudden changes in wind patterns moving forward.

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