Written by Kelsey Stalker Photo of the sun behind smoke from the 2018 Camp Fire. Credit: Hayden Wilkinson When we live in fire adapted ecosystems, living with smoke is an unfortunate reality. Understanding the risks of smoke and knowing how to protect ourselves can help us stay healthy and prepared. Wildfire can burn forests and the built environment, releasing hazardous particulates that pose health risks to […]
View the full article here. News: 2025 Press Release For Release: October 10, 2025 Media Calls Only: 916-492-3566 Email Inquiries: cdipress@insurance.ca.gov Wildfire safety leads Commissioner Lara’s agenda as Governor Newsom signs sponsored bills Putting money in people’s pockets, strengthening incentives, and introducing the nation’s first public wildfire model SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara […]
Written by Kelsey Stalker and Kat Lanham Description: This article explores the important factors of fire ecology in Tahoe, and highlights opportunities to learn more and prepare for wildfire. Photo of USFS Understory Burn (Kat Lanham 2026) During an especially active year for wildfires, learning about fire’s role within ecosystems can help us […]
Chief’s Corner: Spring fire prevention tips for the Tahoe Basin Tahoe Daily Tribune News | Mar 16, 2026 John McNamara Provided Photo As winter loosens its grip on the Tahoe Basin and spring brings a welcome sense of renewal, it also signals the beginning of another important season for fire prevention. While there may still be some […]
Fire and ice—Study explores Caldor Fire’s effect on snowpack Jun 11, 2026 | Katelyn Welsh | kwelsh@tahoedailytribune.com GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, Calif. / Nev. – A recently published study on the 2021 Caldor Fire burn scar is shedding light on how fires can impact snowpacks. Often referred to as the “frozen reservoir”, the Sierra Nevada […]