Living Under Smoky Skies—Understanding the Challenges Posed by Wildfire Smoke in California

Nov 14, 2022 - A 2007 study points out that before European settlement and the introduction of modern fire suppression, smoke likely filled the skies in California during much of the summer and fall. Significant uncertainty exists regarding the level of emissions generated by these fires.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4644

The 2023-24 Budget: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Major Capital Outlay Proposals

Feb 21, 2023 - Third, the state may identify other, more effective uses for the Growlersburg site in the coming ye ars, so committing to rebuilding it as a conservation camp now is premature. Fourth, the costs of the project are higher than anticipated, raising additional questions about its benefit ‑to ‑cost justification.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4693