Ever seen a forest that’s half ghost town, half new life? California’s mountains tell that story. Charred tree skeletons, bright green shoots pushing through the ashes. Nature’s resilience, flying ...

Aftermath of the massive fire in Waterbury, which spread through five buildings.

Last year, in the aftermath of Los Angeles’s devastating wildfires, California Governor Gavin Newsom promised to speed up “critical” wildfire-prevention projects. Newsom issued an emergency ...