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Wildfire preparedness and Firewise communities

After months of scrutiny, the solar farm showed progress on weed abatement, fire safety training, and CDFW permit amendments — enough for the commission to find it in compliance, with the warning that any future fires will trigger another look.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 3, 2026

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Agricultural pest emergency extended for pepper and tomato crops

The Board ratified a local emergency over beet leafhoppers, thrips and pepper weevils threatening the county's $15M tomato and $16.5M pepper crops, unlocking emergency pesticide use and possible state disaster aid.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026