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As Kern County goes, so goes the nation

A historic section of downtown Bakersfield at sunset. (Photo: Matt Gush, via Shutterstock)

by CLINT OLIVIER posted 05.03.2022

OPINION: Some in California hold our state as an example as the proving ground for climate policy, and the model for the rest of the U.S. – and beyond. So, it’s fair to ask – are California’s climate policies actually helping communities and, if so, should they serve as a template for other states?

Forestry board’s fire-safe regulations won’t block fires

A wildfire approaches homes in Southern California. (Photo: StacieStauffSmith Photos, via Shutterstock.)

by RUBEN GRIJALVA posted 03.23.2022

OPINION: The California Board of Forestry is currently preparing to adopt an update to California’s Fire Safe Regulations. If adopted, the current draft will NOT stop California from burning. Instead, the new regulations will undermine California’s efforts to solve the growing housing crisis by preventing new fire safe homes from being constructed.