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New Drone Research Advances Wildfire Monitoring

Jocelyn C Anderson — August 28, 2023 - 9:35pm

51�ԹϺ�� Davis’ new fire research utilizes drones and ground sensors for early wildfire detection, enhancing firefighter safety and promoting sustainability.

Message to Solano Park Residents on 2021 Fatal Fire

Andy Fell — October 11, 2022 - 4:35pm

The following message was sent to Solano Park residents today (Oct. 11):

Dear Solano Park Residents,

A Case for Retreat in the Age of Fire

Katherine E Kerlin — July 25, 2022 - 12:05pm

Wildfires in the American West are getting larger, more frequent and more severe. Although efforts are underway to create fire-adapted communities, it’s important to realize that we cannot simply design our way out of wildfire – some communities will need to begin planning a retreat.

The Conversation: Is There A Case For Retreat In The Age Of Fire?

Karen Michele Nikos — July 13, 2022 - 10:54am

While the notion of wildfire retreat is controversial, politically fraught and not yet endorsed by the general public, as experts in urban planning and environmental design, we believe the necessity for retreat will become increasingly unavoidable.

California’s 2020 Wildfire Season

Katherine E Kerlin — May 04, 2022 - 9:00am

A 51�ԹϺ�� Davis study summarizing the 2020 California wildfire year said just over 9,900 wildfires burned 4.3 million acres in 2020. That's twice the previous record but only average compared to burn rates before Euro-American settlement. Fire severity is the far greater concern.

Could a Native American Tradition Save California?

Karen Michele Nikos — August 13, 2021 - 12:07pm

Fire is a natural part of the California ecosystem, and Native American traditions can be instructive in preserving California. A 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Native American Studies professor weighs in.

Fire Consumes West Campus Storage Building

Cody Kitaura — February 09, 2021 - 11:22am

A west campus building that was being used to store old office equipment was struck by flames last Thursday (Feb. 4) and appeared to have been damaged beyond repair, Fire Chief Nate Trauernicht said.

Firefighters from the cities of Davis and Woodland joined the campus crew in extinguishing the fire, which they kept from spreading beyond the building. Located on Hutchison Drive near Olive Tree Drive, the building belongs to the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior, in the College of Biological Sciences.

NEWS BRIEFS: Grass Fire Damages 5 Vehicles

Dave Jones — October 30, 2018 - 12:41pm

A grass fire along Highway 113 adjacent to the northbound off-ramp to Hutchison Drive burned 2 to 3 acres and resulted in heat damage to five vehicles parked in Lot 57 this morning (Oct. 30).

The fire report came in to the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis and Davis fire departments just before 10 a.m., and both responded. Crews extinguished the fire by about 11:15 a.m.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Fire, Police to Train for Active Shooter

Andy Fell — September 17, 2018 - 11:47pm

Updated Sept. 17: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that it is postponing the national tests of two alerting systems that had been scheduled for Sept. 20 — the same morning as the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis exercise. Due to severe weather on the East Coast and ongoing response efforts, FEMA rescheduled its tests for Oct. 3.

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Call for Art: YoloArts and City of Santa Rosa Offer Artist Opportunities

Karen Michele Nikos — September 07, 2018 - 11:19am

YoloArts and Santa Rosa are calling for art submissions.