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The Politics of Wildfires: A Growing Crisis in California
California is once again grappling with devastating wildfires, a situation exacerbated by recent political decisions and funding cuts aimed at wildfire prevention and forest resilience. At the heart of this issue is the controversy surrounding Governor Gavin Newsom's budget cuts, totaling over $100 million, impacting critical wildfire management programs just as ominous weather conditions threaten the safety of residents across the state.