Danielle Venton

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The state committed $1.5 billion for wildfire prevention and forest health in 2021. The California Newsroom investigated how Cal Fire has been spending that money.

Cal Fire fumbles key responsibilities to prevent catastrophic wildfires despite historic budget

The state committed $1.5 billion for wildfire prevention and forest health in 2021. The California Newsroom investigated how Cal Fire has been spending that money.

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