Green Fire Update July 14 2025 Progress and Safety Measures

GREEN FIRE UPDATE for July 14, 2025 Two ‘Super Scooper’ aircraft are now available to support operations on the Green Fire. These aircraft may use multiple arms of Shasta Lake in coordination with other airships using the lake as a water source. These aircraft require... Read More.

USDA Enhances SNAP Verification to Curb Illegal Immigrant Access to Benefits

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with various federal agencies, has clarified its interpretation of "federal public benefit" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. This clarification is part of a broader initiative to prevent illegal immigrants from accessing... Read More.

Californias No Touch Phone Law: New Rules for Safe Driving in 2025

As of June 2025, California’s new “No Touch” Phone Law is officially in effect. California Vehicle Code 23123.5 strictly prohibits drivers from physically handling their phones while driving. No Holding Allowed It is now illegal to hold a phone while driving, whether or not it’s in... Read More.

Florida Artist Wins 2025 California Duck Stamp Art Contest

A painting by John N. Harris of Groveland, Fla. has been chosen as the winner of the 2025 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. The painting, which depicts a cinnamon teal, will be the official design for the 2025-2026 stamp. The judging was held at the... Read More.

GREEN FIRE UPDATE

GREEN FIRE UPDATE for July 10, 2025 Currently, 496 personnel are assigned to the incident, including seven highly skilled Type 1 and two Type 2 hand crews. Resources also include five Type 1 helicopters, one each of Type 2 and Type 3 helicopters, 16 Type... Read More.