Sonoma, California Town Square (Getty Images) As wildfire season ramps up, Sonoma County, Calif., feels prepared The Sonoma County Public Safety Consortium is taking steps to make sure local agencies have the IT, data and communication tools they need to keep communities safe. Aug 20, 2025 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pictured in February 2023. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) Gov. Newsom orders updates to California wildfire maps After a month of destructive fires in Los Angeles, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order designed to help protect urban areas. Feb 7, 2025 By Sophia Fox-Sowell