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September 7, 2020 by Nick Boykin WASHINGTON — The wildfires across the state of California this summer have caused a lot of damage to communities. California wildfires have burned a record 2 million acres in 2020 and the most dangerous part of the year is ahead. The recent wildfires have been enhanced by a heatwave…

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August 26, 2020 by Savannah Walsh From Town & Country Wildfires rage on in California, engulfing over 1 million acres during the past week with no clear end in sight. More than 250,000 people in Northern California have been evacuated from their homes and seven people have died as a result of the blazes, per…

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August 25, 2020 by Lakshmi Sarah Are you wondering how to help those impacted by Bay Area wildfires? Here's a list of vetted organizations that are accepting donations of money, supplies and time. Please check county guidance for specific suggestions regarding donations. General Relief Funds GlobalGiving Wildfire Relief: This fund is beginning by assisting first…

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August 24, 2020 by Josh Lyle CALIFORNIA, USA — Wildfires have burned more than a million acres in California in the past few weeks, destroying or damaging hundreds of homes. If you are looking for ways to help the victims of the wildfires, here are a few options. Solano Disaster Relief Fund: The Solano Community…

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August 24, 2020 by Press Release San Francisco, CA – Today, five wine industry marketing professionals are launching a fundraising campaign for direct relief for those in California’s wine country affected by the statewide lightning fire complex. Many wine regions throughout the state have come under siege due to the fires that unleashed in the…

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August 24, 2020 by Press Release San Francisco, CA – Today, five wine industry marketing professionals are launching a fundraising campaign for direct relief for those in California’s wine country affected by the statewide lightning fire complex. Many wine regions throughout the state have come under siege due to the fires that unleashed in the…

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August 23, 2020 by Barry Eberling Napa County will divide its $14.2 million in CARES Act money by spending $12.2 million for its governmental COVID-19-related expenses and making $2 million available for community pandemic recovery efforts. That raised the question of whether Napa County government is taking too much for itself. Advocates for child care…

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August 21, 2020 by Lisa Herendeen Wildfire season has descended on Northern California with a vengeance, sparked by lightning, heat and high winds. With more than half a million acres burned and evacuations in full progress across the Bay Area, many people have begun wondering how they can help. Here are a few options. American…

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August 20, 2020 by Ryan Sabalow It might feel good to organize a donation drive or drop off clothes, cleaning supplies, food and pallets of bottled water to disaster relief organizations responding to the fires roaring across the state. But it really isn’t helpful. After a few days, your donated stuff — along with everyone…

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August 20, 2020 by Daniella Medina There are 367 known fires burning in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a press conference Wednesday. Twenty-three of these are considered to be major fires. Newsom's announcement came a day after he declared a statewide emergency. More than 300,000 acres have burned in California's wildfires so far in…

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