California governor signs $15 billion bill in response to wildfire threat

AccuWeather 2021-09-24

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $15 billion bill at Sequoia National Park on Sept. 23. The park is threatened by nearby wildfires. The bill is intended to invest in wildfire prevention.

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