Originally published on the author’s Substack There’s a funny scene in the film Smokey and the Bandit when Sheriff Buford T. Justice tells his son “Junior” to hand over his service revolver so that he can use it to shoot the fleeing Bandit’s tires. Junior obeys his father and hands over his […]
“Understanding the Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Asthma, COPD, and Long-Term Lung Problems”
Original article California Fires May Lead to Long-Term Pulmonary Disease The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency for California on Friday January 10, 2025 to address the health impacts of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. The declaration provides greater flexibility for Medicare and Medicaid […]
“What is a War?”
The Battle of Brentwood: Fourth Attack on US Soil Since the wildfires (which, in my California childhood and girlhood, used to be called “forest fires”) broke out last week in Los Angeles, I have been living in a kind of anguish. It is not, of course, thankfully, the material agony […]
“Los Angeles Races To Contain Wildfires Before Severe Winds Return”
Original article (via Reuters) Summary Wildfires devastate Los Angeles, 24 dead, 100,000 evacuated Red flag conditions of high winds returning All of L.A. County warned anyone could be ordered to evacuate Seven states, Canada and Mexico send firefighters to help LOS ANGELES, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Firefighters raced to contain […]
“California Wildfires Drive Insurers Away, Sparking Legislative Action”
Original article Fresno — Finding a company in California to write a homeowners insurance policy has become increasingly difficult, akin to winning the lottery, as wildfires force dozens of insurance companies to exit the state. Patty Spott, who runs an insurance business in Exeter, said, “As soon as they have […]
To the Editor: “The Calling Has Come to Stand Our Ground”
Dear DailyClout, Following the fires in Northern California, we started talking very quickly about the true source of the fires. I had the privilege to be on the ground interviewing 30-year veteran firemen, all of whom said they had NEVER seen fires like we had before. I got to tour […]