Gray DavisWhether fire or earthquake, mudslide or drought, natural disaster is an inextricable part of the California experience. (Jonathan Alcorn / For the Los Angeles Times)“Disasters are crisis situations that can make or break political figures,” said Mark Ghilarducci, director of the governor’s Office of Emergency Services. About one-third of California homes are considered to be in the wildland-urban interface. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)On the campaign trail, the gubernatorial candidates have laid out different approaches to wildfire. “It’s almost religious.”Cara Martinson, a lobbyist with the California State Assn.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 30, 2018 07:18 UTC