2020 wildfire in Los Angeles County, California
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Send us a textPeter Kalmus, climate scientist and returning friend of Crazy Town, used to live in Altadena, California, where one of the disastrous Los Angeles wildfires struck on January 7th. Having learned that his former house had burned, Peter penned an emotional article for the New York Times about his family's decision to leave LA two years prior, out of safety concerns about frequent heat waves, drought, and just the sort of tragic conflagration that has reduced parts of LA to ashes. Get Peter's take on this historic wildfire, what nature is trying to teach us, and how to think about unnatural disasters now and in the future. Note: this interview was recorded on January 24, 2025.Warning: This podcast occasionally uses spicy language.Sources/Links/Notes:Peter Kalmus's article in the New York Times from January 10, 2025: “As a Climate Scientist, I Knew It Was Time to Leave Los Angeles”Peter's book, Being the Change: Live Well and Spark a Climate RevolutionNews story about the huge Bobcat Fire that struck Los Angeles County in 2020Article in Science about the damage from Hurricanes Helene and MiltonPeter mentioned the Clausius-Clapeyron equation, which relates vapor pressure to temperature.FeedSpot ranked Crazy Town as the #1 environmental economics podcast.Support the show
The California Air Resources Board says the state's carbon-dioxide emissions are at the lowest levels since 2020. Chantry Flat will open in early October after being devastated by the Bobcat Fire. A record shop in Pasadena moonlights as a music venue. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com
The O.C. bar Cook's Corner reopens nine days after the mass shooting. The U.S. government sues Southern California Edison over the massive Bobcat Fire in San Gabriel Mountains from 2020. Grilling advice from a culinary master for Labor Day. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com
A victim of the Bobcat Fire comes on the show to talk about how she can't rebuild her house. A ticket agent who was working on 9/11 finally forgives himself. More on Biden's plan to get more people vaccinated. There is a “Stealthing” bill on Newsom's desk to sign or veto.
In this episode, Cinderella goes over week 3 on the Pacific Crest Trail - filled with swimming in Deep Creek Hot Springs, trail magic, and the Bobcat Fire navigation. If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Courtney's PCT trek using the link below: Courtney's Instagram Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community: THRU-r Website THRU-r Instagram THRU-r Facebook THRU-r Youtube Cheer's YouTube Cheer's Instagram Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thru-r/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thru-r/support
Last summer wildfires ravaged Big Basin Redwoods State Park so devastatingly that in just one day, 97% of it burned, turning its cathedral-like redwoods to black and wiping out critical infrastructure. Now park officials are hoping to rebuild and reopen parts of the park. And although the devastation is immense, it has also provided a unique opportunity for officials to reimagine what the park might look like going forward. Though many species have been wiped out completely (don’t expect to see any Douglas Firs, for example), others, like the eponymous redwoods, are already showing signs of regrowth. Officials say their charred trunks could be an opportunity to educate visitors on wildfires and forest management. This summer, park leaders will convene stakeholders to weigh in not only on ecological education, but the indigenous history of the land, which has not previously been a prominent feature of the park’s educational materials. It will take years to eventually reopen the park, but parks management are emphasizing that when visitors are eventually allowed back, they will encounter a very different park from the one they last met. Today on AirTalk, we’re learning more about how California parks are rebuilding after devastating wildfires. Questions? Comment below or give us a call at 866-893-5722. Guests: Julie Cart, environment reporter at Cal Matters and author of the recent piece, “Battered, burned but alive: Time will heal park’s wounds, but it needs big money, too”; she tweets @julie_cart Joanne Kerbavaz, senior environmental scientist at Big Basin Redwoods State Park Adrienne Dunfee, deputy monument manager at the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument; she was agency administrator representative on last year’s Bobcat Fire
With a short trip into the mountains near Los Angeles, in Big Santa Anita Canyon, you can step back in time to the Great Hiking Era of the early 20th century. This episode also features an interview with Maggie Moran, owner of Adams Pack Station, regarding the current situation in the canyon after the Bobcat Fire.
Lou Amdur recommends which wines to drink with purpose this year. Alexis Nikole Nelson (aka Black Forager) connects to nature by exploring her surroundings, which has made her a TikTok star. After the Bobcat Fire, Gloria Putnam is rebuilding her property with a herd of goats in the San Gabriel Mountains. Margaret Magat explores the traditional and popular cultural contexts of eating balut. Natalia Pereira shares her heritage and Brazilian home cooking for this week’s installment of “In The Weeds.” Finally, making breakfast burritos with peewee potatoes.
All this week, we're going to look at some of the best stories produced by KPCC this year. Today, KPCC reporter Sharon McNary brings you her favorite story in 2020, which looks at the challenges facing owners of the historic cabins the Bobcat Fire had destroyed. Support the show: https://support.laist.com/laistnav
Big Santa Anita Canyon, part of the Angeles National Forest, was an idyllic getaway for thousands of Southern California locals. Then the Bobcat Fire ripped through in September, destroying 17 of the 81 historic cabins there. The U.S. Forest Service has not decided on rebuilding yet. It wants to see what the winter rains and likely mud will do. Big Santa Anita Canyon is not expected to reopen until April 2022.
On today's show, with coronavirus infections way up, more restaurant restrictions are coming...we'll tell you what to expect; More on LAUSD's plan to distribute Thanksgiving meals to hungry families; Checking in on the historic cabins that were damaged by fires in Angeles National Forest, and one of L.A.'s own may be headed to Joe Biden's cabinet...Libby Denkmann will tell you who. Support the show: https://support.laist.com/laistnav
Handel on the news with the morning crew discussing the top news of the morning such as gusty winds and dry weather threatening to spread the Bobcat Fire, the worldwide death toll from COVID-19 eclipsing 1million, and a federal judge ordering to stop U.S. Postal Service cuts!
Handel and the morning crew discuss the latest news stories like Ruth Bader Ginsburg becoming the first woman to lie in state at the US Capitol building, protests takings place throughout the country to demand justice for Breonna Taylor and the Bobcat Fire is now 50% contained.
Handel on the news with the morning crew discussing the top news of the morning such as firefighters getting the containment of the Bobcat Fire up to 50%, 2 vehicles plowing through protestors in Downtown LA last night and a man being charged in the shooting of 2 Louisville police officers during protests over Breonna Taylor's death.
Gary had his third bat in five days! Ginsburg lies in state at US Capitol. Father struck by bullet while shielding three children from gunfire in Bronx car dealership. Lawmaker resigns after kissing girlfriends breast in virtual session. Harrison Ford cleared to fly by the FAA. Kris Ankarlo gives an update on the Bobcat Fire. San Francisco attorney seeks to clean up Tenderloin district from drug dealing. The mystery gossip queen exposing celebrities during the the pandemic. GaS Fantasy 4 Play. Jason Nathanson gives the latest TV releases this weekend. Nine News Nuggets You Need To Know.
Trumps says he won't commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses. Two Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests. Whatcha Watchin' Thursday on the new Neflix series 'Ratched'. Kris Ankarlo gives his daily update on the Bobcat Fire. Remote learning has created a new audience for an old ritual. Bats in the house...again! Gary's Taco Bell commercial. Not all rats enjoy being tickled.
On today's show: a 101 class on voter registration; a tribute to the notorious RBG from a USC law professor; and an update on the devastating Bobcat Fire. All that, and more, "From Where We Are."
Handel on the news with the morning crew discussing the top news of the morning such as the Bobcat Fire growing to 175 SQUARE MILES, nail salons being allowed to reopen in LA County and Riverside County being moved to the less-restrictive COVID-19 tier.
SIngle-dose vaccine tested as US experts say no corners cut. Grand jury in the Breonna Taylor case presents report. Whatcha Watchin' Wednesday. Kris Ankarlo gives an update on the Bobcat Fire. Gavin Newsom to announce a major environmental initiative. Disneyland demands Newsom reopen California them parks. Mark Remillard gives the latest on Johnson and Johnson vaccine trials moving to phase 3. FDA announces they will have to be strict on approving a vaccine for Covid-19. Dads need to give their songs the same nurturing they give their daughters and dad bod fathers perceived to be better parents.
Hey Dude, I called to riff about recording my Uncle Woody's fantastic stories and to geek the enduring influence of the film My Dinner with Andre. PEOPLE: Bob Dylan, Howard Hughes, Blayney F. Matthews, Jack L. Warner, Al Matthews, Caryl Chessman, Barbara Graham, Gene Siskel, Roger Ebert, Ed Masry, Albert Finney, Erin Brockovich, Danny WolfPLACES: Los Angeles, Venice, The Gas House, Angeles National Forest, AltadenaTHINGS: Theme Time Radio Hour, SiriusXM, Heaven's Door, Outlaw Country, 1920's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, FBI, "My Dinner with Andre", U.S. Navy, "Erin Brockovich", Bobcat FireSOUNDS: wind, footsteps, gravel path, Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes, birds, train, muscle car, crow GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Wallace and Andre" via Google shot on my "new" iPhone6RECORDED: September 21, 2020 in the new "Keystone Garden Studio" under the flight path of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Sony ICD PX370 digital voice recorder and Sony ECM CS3 "tie-clip" microphone.HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast)DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.
In this episode of "Let's Talk About Water," California is burning. And Oregon. And Washington State. And not only are mega wildfires in the U.S. threatening – and sometimes taking -- lives and property there, they're pumping smoke and fallout high into the atmosphere that has spread to Canada and even entered European air space. Host Jay Famiglietti switches gears this week to talk about the absence of water in his onetime stomping grounds of California. Jay speaks to an old friend who resides in his fire-threatened former hometown of Sierra Madre, a leading climatologist named Bill Patzer; University of California wildfire expert Crystal Kolden and Hayley Smith, a reporter with the Los Angeles Times, who’s living on the edge of the biggest story of her life -- the infamous Bobcat Fire -- as it blazes in the mountains overlooking L.A.
Handel on the news with the morning crew discussing the top news of the morning such as the Bobcat Fire continuing to threaten homes, the CDC removing a statement on COVID-19 airborne transmission that was mistakenly posted, and Governor Newsom defending his actions to fix California's troubled unemployment agency!
Romney okays voting on court nominee all but assures approval. Louisville braces for announcement in Breonna Taylor case. Ellen DeGeneres panned for joke-filled monologue about toxic work environment allegations. Kris Ankarlo gives the latest on the Bobcat Fire. San Diego native identified as Big Bear hotshot killed fighting San Bernardino wildfire. Steve Gregory shares and update on the LA sheriff deputies out of the hospital. California's positivity rate hits all-time low as testing ramps up again and six reasons why death rates are improving. Hot Sports Takes! Costco co-founder told CEO 'I will kill you' following hot dog combo price hike suggestion. Neil Saavedra joins the show for Tasty Tuesday and discusses if people will be passing out candy this year for Halloween.
Lives and homes in California continue to be threatened by more than 25 major fires burning across the state. Five of the largest wildfires in California history are currently active including the enormous "Bobcat Fire", which has burned for more than two weeks and is only about 15 percent contained. At least 23,000 people remain evacuated and they could be joined by thousands more, who have been issued with evacuation warnings. US correspondent Ira Spitzer speaks to Morning Report.
RIP RBG. Breaking down Jeffrey Epstein's friends list. Shannon shares her SoFi experience at the Chargers first home game. Kris Ankarlo gives an update on the Bobcat Fire. Ellen is back. San Francisco burglars are moving into homes. GaS Fantasy 4 Play recap. What the nest move from the Supreme Court, Jessica Levinson gives latest on what the Supreme Court might do after the death of RBG. Jason Nathanson gives a recap of the Emmys. What excuse a woman gave in order to get out of a ticket.
We update you on the Bobcat Fire threatening homes in L.A. County, an update on what's happening to schools in the OC and all that went on at the Emmys.
Latest on the fires in Southern California. Is a Tik Tok ban coming? Fast Times at Ridgemont High virutul table read. Kris Ankarlo gives an update on the Bobcat Fire. A lonley firefighter is gifted a baby yoda doll. Steve Gregory gives the latest on the El Dorado Fire and calls for the Sheriff to resign. Week 2 of #GaSFantasy4Play. The Emmys are back this weekend but will be virtual. Anthony Riboli from San Simeon Winery joins to the show! Wine and Nine News Nuggets You Need To Know.
Billy spent the past few days camping in Oregon and escaping the wildfires. What was the trip like? Were there any peaceful moments? Were there any dungeons? And how dangerous did the area get? Plus, smoky single-lane highways, gut wrenching decisions under the Redwoods, raspberry skies in Eureka and music by The Real McCoy!Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the Sea
Handel on the news with the morning crew discussing the top news of the morning such as the containment status of the Bobcat Fire and Snow Fire, the ongoing manhunt for the person who shot two Los Angeles sheriffs, and Dr. Fauci betting on an effective and safe COVID-19 vaccine by this Fall!
Dr. Ray Casciari joins Tim to start the show like he always does on Thursdays to discuss concerns about the smokey air and COVID-19. Tom Meneghini, the Executive Director of the Mt. Wilson Observatory which is currently in danger from the Bobcat Fire. Fred Roggin from NBC Los Angeles and AM570 LA Sports comes on the program to celebrate his 40 years as a sports broadcaster for NBC Los Angeles. Kris Ankarlo comes on the program reporting on the Juniper Fire. Chis Little comes on the program to talk about the Los Osos High School band trailer getting stolen. There are some tips for parents having to deal with distanced learning as well and Batman has COVID-19!
6x Kentucky Derby winning trainer Bob Baffert joins the program to discuss winning his 6th Kentucky Derby. Bob trained the winner, Authentic. The Clippers had one of the biggest collapses in NBA Playoff history. 40% of people don't have air conditioning?! Steve Gregory joins Tim to discuss the standoff in Lynnwood last night with the LA Sheriffs Department. Shannon Farren joins Tim to discuss living close to the Bobcat Fire and if the new spicy chicken nuggets from McDonalds are good or not! Apple wants to get into the medical world with the Apple Watch. The Federal Rate is going to stay low. Tim shares his thoughts on Props 13 & 15.
Steve Gregory gives the latest if the Lynwood carjacker is also the LASD shooter. One of the ambushed deputies has been released from the hospital. Survey shows Californians support Covid-19 restrictions and remain worried about the outbreak. Florida fifth-grader asked to remove Hooters-themed mask. Kris Ankarlo gives and update on the Bobcat Fire. Corbin Carson shares what OC schools are cleared to reopen. The labor market is still under pressure. Four annoying things you're still doing wrong with your email. How to tame your temper when pandemic parenting stress has you boiling.
The LA Sheriff's Department debate recent events, what moms have been going through during the pandemic and how the fires have affected a Santa Anita community.
Handel on the news with the morning crew discussing the top stories in news such as more residents under warning as the Bobcat Fire burns more than 46,000 acres, Hurricane Sally updates, and the CDC director telling the Senate that masks may protect people better than a COVID-19 vaccine!
Officials predict the Bobcat Fire may smolder for another six weeks in the Angeles National Forest. It’s now burned well over 44,000 acres. Some residents evacuated, and hundreds more might need to leave at a moment’s notice. In some Foothill communities, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has been as high as 500, which is extremely unhealthy.
Flames from the Bobcat Fire have come within 500 feet of the Mount Wilson Observatory, which was once the world’s largest observatory. Billions of dollars worth of other important equipment, such as radio and TV transmitters, are nearby. Mt. Wilson is also home to Caltech’s seismic station, which has been recording earthquake activity for 100 years. Firefighters are defending the area.
Hurricane Sally slammed into the Gulf Coast as a Category Two storm, bringing extreme danger to many communities. The wind is a huge concern, but the water is the biggest threat, with forecasters warning of historic floods. In the West, more than 100 wildfires continue to burn. The Bobcat Fire northeast of Los Angeles exploded again yesterday, inching closer to the historic Mount Wilson Observatory. In Oregon, entire communities have been destroyed and at least eight people are dead across the state. President Trump is used to tackling reporters' questions, but last night he faced a new challenge from undecided voters. Democratic nominee Joe Biden traveled to Florida yesterday, holding campaign stops on the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month.
In this week's SGV Connect, we get an update on Metro projects in the SGV including the 210 traffic barrier and how faulty dog bones were causing trouble on the Gold Line. But first, Damien talks to Philip Fine with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) about how to keep your lungs safe as the Bobcat Fire rages. Fine points out that most of the masks that people are wearing to slow the spread of COVID-19 are effective in stopping smoke and other fine particulates from getting into your lungs when you breathe. If you must go out, Fine recommends N95 masks and that you take extra time to make sure the mask fits properly and is hugging your face. You can also check out the air quality in your area and the expected air quality over the next 24 hours at the SCAQMD website. After that, Kris speaks with Errol Taylor, senior executive officer, maintenance and engineering and Androush Danielians, Metro’s Executive Engineering Officer at Metro. The wide ranging interview covers both freeway and Gold Line updates in the San Gabriel Valley. SGV Connect is supported by Foothill Transit, offering car-free travel throughout the San Gabriel Valley with connections to the new Gold Line Stations across the Foothills and Commuter Express lines traveling into the heart of downtown L.A. To plan your trip, visit Foothill Transit. “Foothill Transit. Going Good Places.” Sign-up for our SGV Connect Newsletter, coming to your inbox on Fridays. Catch past episodes of SGV Connect and #DamienTalks on LibSyn, iTunes, Google Play, or Overcast.
Standoff in Lynwood ends with carjacking suspect in custody. Trump sits down for Town Hall on ABC last night. Whatcha Watchin' Wednesday on the show 'Love on the Spectrum'. Fred Roggin gives an update on sports including MLB's bubble for the postseason and the Clippers playoff catastrophe. Kris Ankarlo gives the latest on the Bobcat Fire. Spending Positive Vibes with pro skater Tosh Townend. Columbia university march band to hang up its instruments for good after complaints of racism, sexual assault and drinking. Jim Ryan shares detail on Hurricane Sally. In college sports the Big Ten is set to return.
Handel on the news late edition with the morning crew discussing the LATEST in news such as the Bobcat Fire, Hurricane Sally, and President Trump denying downplaying COVID-19.
The Bobcat Fire is threatening the famed Mt Wilson Observatory, CA Secretary on Trump's visit to the state and the latest on recent census hearings.
Latest on shooting of LASD deputies. Louisville has settled Breonna Taylor's wrongful death lawsuit for $12 million. South Dakotas attorney general reported hitting a deer with his car instead hit and killed a man. Kris Ankarlo gives an update on the Bobcat Fire. Carol Baskin makes her debut on Dancing with the Stars. Titans kicker redeems himself on Monday Night Football. Nansi Pelosi says the House will remain in session until lawmakers deliver another round of Covid-19 relief. Trump brokers historic deal with Israel, UAE and Bahrain. McDonald's spicy nuggets are finally here! Fork reporter, Neil Saavedra, shares his Mountain Dew cake recipe.
Steve Gregory with latest on the ambush of two LASD deputies, the arrest of a reporter on scene and LASD deleting insensitive tweet asking for help funding gunman. Garcetti on CNN with Jake Tapper sounds pathetic when asked about the shooting, Trump arrives in Sacramento. Kris Ankarlo gives the latest on the Bobcat Fire. Spreading Positive Vibes with legendary surfer Peter "PT" Townend. Hurricane Sally to hit land as a Category 2. Announcement of GAS Fantasy 4 Play winners. Trump in Sacramento addresses fire situation and honors National Guard members who made wildfire rescues. Joe Rogan offers Trump and Biden a chance to sit down for 4 hours. Catching up with Gary's daughter at Cal Poly SLO. Texas history teacher does lessons live from historical sites.
On this edition of Bobby Trending Miles and DJ Danl discuss Tyra Banks trying to get SMIZE in the dictionary, JK Rowling is writing wildly problematic stuff, the Bobcat fire is getting worse causing more evacuations, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is cancelled. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dr. Ray joins Tim to start the show to discuss upcoming flu season and the Russian COVID-19 vaccine. The NFL season kicked off tonight so Petros Papadakis from the Petros & Money Show on AM570 LA Sports joined the show. Kris Ankarlo comes on the program to discuss the EDD fraud scams going on as well as the Bobcat Fire. Brad Butterworth comes on the show to discuss the school he is the athletic director for opening back up for in-person learning in the state of Washington. There were mysterious boulders laid out across the city, but why?
Remembering 9/11. The story of Welles Crowther, the man in the red bandanna and other heroes from 9/11. Nebraska to end social distancing rules by Monday. Sports icon Fred Roggin joins the show to share stories from his years in TV. Kris Ankarlo gives the latest update on containment of the Bobcat Fire. Looking into the fire in Northern California and Oregon. High number of Los Angeles patients complained about coughs as early as December. Cal State universities will stay all year amid Covid-19 pandemic. GaS Fantasy 4 Play. Biden's campaign avoiding full climate change agenda. Officers involved in the killing of George Floyd show up for their first day in court. Wine and Nine News Nuggets You Need To Know.
The latest on fire across Southern California. Some NFL stadiums will allow fans in for Week 1 of the season, including the defending champs. Whatcha Watchin' Wednesday. Kris Ankarlo gives an update on the Bobcat Fire. Owner of Bravery Brewery, Bart Avery, gives an update on the status of their business and the fight for breweries to reopen. Steve Gregory gives the latest on Dr. Ferrer's timeline on reopening schools in LA County. Spreading positive vibes with YouTuber Chad Goes Deep. Forrest Fenn, the author and artifacts dealer who created famed treasure hunt for $3 million in chest full of gold, dies at the age of 90. A homeless man prevents a kidnapping in downtown Los Angeles.
Southern California records one of the hottest days over the Labor Day weekend. Steve Gregory gives an update on the El Dorado fire caused by a gender reveal party. Famed Top Gun pilot, Commander Guy Snodgrass joins the show! The latest from Kris Ankarlo on the Bobcat Fire. Bodies of missing San Diego couple are found at the bottom of a well in Mexico near their abandoned vehicle. The amazing journey of NBA star Jimmy Butler. A tally of how much Biden and Trump have spent on their campaigns the last few months. Tasty Tuesday with Neil Saavedra on McDonalds promoting a new Travis Scott themed item on their menu.