Incarcerated firefighters play a crucial role in a state where wildfires seemingly get worse every year. But the state’s shifting politics may stymie efforts at reform.
Every preseason, MLS teams travel to two different locations for training camp. Columbus Crew explains the difference between ...
They have proven their mettle on the frontlines, and they have shown a desire to give back to the community to make up for ...
Team Blaze, trained for the sole purpose of fighting fires, could be immediately called up to active duty by the governor during emergencies.
Cavalry FC has been put on evacuation alert in relation to a wildfire that has erupted near their pre-season training ...
The fire danger in Southern California is far from over. As crews continue their battle, incarcerated firefighters part of a long-running state program are on the frontline. Supporters say the program ...
More than 1,000 California inmates have been fighting the wildfires, a controversial practice that dates back to 1915 and results from a complex intersection of public safety, labor economics, and ...
One of my first conversations with Kevin Hayes at training camp this season was about his support for first responders.
Yet in L.A., prisoners themselves are bringing hope to the community. The state of California has for more than a century ...
Sal Almanza has worked 24-hour shifts in grueling terrain, cutting fire lines and hauling away brush trying to keep ahead of ...