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Bill would shift focus of state demonstration forests from logging to restoration

by Sarah Stierch February 20, 2026February 21, 2026

Assembly Bill 2494 would make research, restoration and recreation the primary purposes of the state’s 14 working forests, including Jackson Demonstration State Forest.

Flames burn through dry grass along the edge of a roadway during a controlled or grass fire, sending thick gray smoke into a clear blue sky, with low hills visible in the background.

Fire & Emergency

North Coast lawmaker introduces Good Fire Act on prescribed burning

by Sarah Stierch February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

The proposal would lock in emergency wildfire measures and expand protections for groups conducting controlled burns.

Protesters stand along a sidewalk holding signs opposing ICE and government actions, including a banner reading “No King No Dictator,” during a daytime demonstration in Ukiah.

Politics & Government

California Senate advances bill allowing lawsuits against federal officers

by Tanay Gokhale January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

The so-called No Kings Act would let Californians sue ICE, Border Patrol and other federal agents for unconstitutional conduct.

Crowd of protesters march along a city street holding signs, including one reading “Stop ICE Now,” as buildings and streetlights line the route and reflections appear in a nearby glass surface.

Politics & Government

California Democrats urge government shutdown after federal agents kill Minnesota nurse

by Maya C. Miller, CalMatters January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

More than half of California’s Democratic legislative caucus called for a government shutdown and introduced bills to hold federal agents accountable.