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In the face of natural disasters, amateur radio groups fill communications void in rural California

March 10, 2022 | Scott Rodd

As California spends big on high-tech disaster solutions, rural communities are embracing the century-old technology of two-way radios as a failsafe.

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Father, son arrested for allegedly starting Caldor Fire have been under investigation since August, attorney says

December 8, 2021 | Scott Rodd

David Scott Smith, 66, and Travis Shane Smith, 32, are accused of reckless arson related to the Caldor Fire, which burned for 67 days In El Dorado and Amador counties and destroyed more than 1,000 structures.

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Wildfire torched the Sierra all summer, evading containment. Here’s how Tahoe protected itself

October 5, 2021 | Emily Zentner | Ezra David Romero

Forest thinning helped keep the Caldor Fire from burning into South Lake Tahoe, but experts say more fuel management and climate action are needed to slow the Sierra's destructive wildfires.

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Highway 50 Reopened Tuesday, A Month After The Caldor Fire Closed It

September 20, 2021 | Chris Hagan | Ed Fletcher

Officials say drivers should be alert to crews working along the highway and cautioned that the area will look very different than it did before the fire.

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Caldor Fire: Where To Find Information And Resources

September 16, 2021

Here's how to find the latest information on conditions, evacuations and closures for the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County.

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Interview: Pyrogeographer Crystal Kolden On Fighting California's Modern Megafires

September 9, 2021 | Vicki Gonzalez

UC Merced fire science professor Crystal Kolden talks with Insight host Vicki Gonzalez about why California’s fires are getting bigger, longer and more destructive, as well as explaining some solutions that are being discussed and applied.

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How To Track Caldor Fire Evacuations And Help People Evacuated

August 31, 2021 | Janelle Salanga

As the Caldor Fire grows, here’s what you need to know about evacuations, evacuation centers and resources for evacuees.

Photos: Crews Battle Caldor Fire In Christmas Valley

August 31, 2021 | Andrew Nixon

As the Caldor Fire crossed Echo Summit into Christmas Valley, here’s what it looked like on the ground.

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Caldor Fire's 'Explosive Growth' Following Dixie Fire's Playbook

August 19, 2021 | Manola Secaira | Kris Hooks

Just like the Dixie Fire, it’s possible the Caldor Fire will decrease one day and strengthen the next. Firefighters and residents in impacted areas will have to watch out for sudden changes in wind patterns moving forward.