Tag: wildfire protection

Governor Newsom signs Bennett’s bill for Wildfire backup power in Ventura County

by Community Contributor • October 15, 2025 • Comments Off

The legislation ensures fire hydrants work as designed during wildfires by creating baseline standards of emergency preparedness for water districts servicing homes in high fire risk areas of Ventura County as mapped by CAL FIRE.

Jackson Legislation to Reduce Wildfire Risk Passes Key Committee

by Community Contributor • April 23, 2019 • Comments Off

Strengthens local planning in high fire risk areas without compromising regional housing goals and encourages fire-resistant construction SACRAMENTO –As California prepares for the next catastrophic wildfire season, legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to strengthen local planning requirements in high…