May 05, 2026 06:25

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Newsom Proclaims Wildfire Preparedness Week, Slams Trump's Record

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed May 3–9 as Wildfire Preparedness Week, urging residents to stay prepared year-round. - Newsom criticized the Trump administration for reducing wildfire prevention efforts, including a near-50% drop in prescribed burns.

- Since 2019, California has nearly doubled CAL FIRE's budget to $3.8 billion and expanded the firefighting workforce to over 11,400 positions. - The state opened a new training academy in Atwater, Merced County, in July 2025.

- Residents are encouraged to visit ReadyForWildfire.org for preparedness tips. The proclamation underscores California's commitment to wildfire resilience despite federal cuts.

This story was originally reported by goldrushcam. Read the original article here.

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