Over the previous week, ending August 07, 2021, there were big developments in California’s politics, culture and other areas. Here, we will look at some of the main stories from the state.
Dixie Fire Consumes Greenville
A big Dixie fire devastated the City of Greenville, which is nestled away in dense forest areas around Lake Almanor. Emergency crews are assessing the extent of damage from the fire, but it is thought that the incident has destroyed 75% of the city’s buildings.
Under-Fire US Forest Service Changes Its Fire-Related Policy
As wildfires spread, there is public scrutiny over policy fights between US firefighting agencies that were once obscure. The federal government allowed some of its fire-affected parcels of land to burn up to the time the USFS changed the policy amid California officials’ criticism.
Lake Oroville Hits Its Lowest Water Level Of All Time
Water regulators in California took never-seen-before action, passing a regulation that would prohibit thousands of natives from diverting river and stream water when the drought aggravates. Meanwhile, Lake Oroville recorded its lowest ever water level, prompting the closure of a big hydroelectric power facility.
LA Mulls COVID-19 Vaccination Proof For Indoor Public Locations
Los Angeles considers a proposal that would make the proof of vaccination necessary for admission at many indoor public areas. LAC workers were told to offer the proof starting this week.
Vaccination Count Goes Up
There has been a considerable increase in California’s COVID-19 vaccinated people count over the last few weeks. This turnaround comes when an increasing number of California municipalities, business locations and other venues move to necessitate the vaccination. California ordered healthcare employees to get vaccinated before September 2021 completes.
Eviction Ban Extended
The Joe Biden government announced a federal moratorium related to evictions until October 03, 2021, to swap the broader ban that expired the previous weekend. California’s eviction-related moratorium will last until September 30, 2021.
Deputy Footage Shows Suicide By Cop
Sheriff of Los Angeles County Alex Villanueva and policing experts have criticized the recent incident where Villanueva’s deputies shot a suicidal person dead. The criticism followed the release of the deputy body-cam footage related to the recent event.
Removing Homeless Camps At Venice Beach
Around 200 people camping at the popular Ocean Front Walk stretch, which spans half a mile, were cleared from the area. They were all given another place of accommodation, an offer that most of them accepted.
Governor Gavin Newsom Supports Clearing The Camps
California Governor Newsom appreciated the clearance of the camps from both Venice Beach and Echo Park Lake. Newsom stated that California would need further federal assistance in creating additional housing, as well as, expanding services for people with no home.
