Public-lands-and-natural-resources

EL CENTRO — Voters in El Centro... “If Measure T passes, it could provide funding for general city services and operations,” said Mayor Mike Crankshaw.

Incarcerated firefighters are a critical part of California’s wildfire strategy, making up nearly half of emergency response hours during last year’s wildfire season.

More than a thousand incarcerated firefighters play a critical role in battling wildfires across California, but many face challenges landing a job in the firefighting field after being released.

A sign outside of the Stanton Civic Center on Nov. 26, 2024. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/8B9A9447.jpg?fit=771%2C434&ssl=1" /> Stanton and Cypress are latest in OC to move forward with drones – a move officials say will keep officers safe and improve response times amid privacy concerns. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate