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Wildfire smoke can create economic anxiety, isolation, and despair. In rural areas, scientists see a link between smoke and suicide rates.

Flagstaff AZ (SPX) Dec 04, 2023 - New research from Northern Arizona University has explained coast redwoods remarkable ability to recover from very severe fire, a rare sign of optimism amid a landscape increasingly scarred by seve

New research has found that California’s coastal redwoods have the remarkable capacity to recover from severe wildfires.

The county's current sales tax rate of 9% is equal to the lowest rate among the five local jurisdictions, with the city of Capitola standing as its only equal.

Within a five-week period this fall, the district saw its Director of Finance Kendra Reed and District Manager/General Manager Rick Rogers move on from their roles due, in part, to interactions with Bob Fultz, a board member since 2018.

For years, the Big Basin Water Company has failed to deliver reliable, clean water to its customers. A possible solution was in sight for its 1,200 customers after the courts stepped in and a new private utility company was anticipated to buy the water system. But in an abrupt announcement made on Friday, the prospective buyer said the deal is off.

"Part of my reason for bringing this forward is I haven't found another way to help people rebuild out of harm's way ... if there is one I'd love to hear it," said Supervisor Manu Koenig. "This is really the beginning of reconciling with a changing world and a changing climate."

10 months after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ended its contract with the Peppertree Apartments in Whitehaven, 21 people are still living at the troubled complex.

The report seeks to first identify transportation infrastructure assets such as roads, bridges and trails across the county that may be impacted by climate hazards and then develop an order in which those assets should undergo a more detailed analysis for climate adaptation.

As September gracefully ushers in cooler temperatures and the autumn equinox, the tranquil charm of Incline Village and Crystal Bay is set against the backdrop of impending holidays and the approaching winter season. However, our...