Tag: climate-change
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California’s 2025 Wildfires Exposed a Crisis of Governance, Not Just Climate
The January 2025 wildfire disaster in Southern California revealed systemic failures in preparedness and response, leading to significant loss of life and property. Recovery remains stalled, particularly for marginalized communities facing bureaucratic hurdles. Criticism of Governor Newsom’s leadership has intensified as California struggles with rebuilding and insurance challenges, highlighting urgent needs for policy reform.
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Newsom Heads to Washington Seeking $33 Billion for Wildfire Recovery — But Critics Say Sacramento, Not D.C., Caused California’s Crisis
California continues to struggle with recovery from the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, despite Governor Newsom’s request for $33.9 billion in federal aid. Many Californians blame state mismanagement rather than Washington for delays in rebuilding, highlighting failures in infrastructure, vegetation management, and bureaucratic bottlenecks as key issues hindering recovery efforts.
California Bay News 