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Welcome to the first fire-resistant neighborhood. Now what about the rest of California?

Written by Ben Christopher, Published in CalMatters on May 2nd, 2025

Marissa RudderMay 2, 2025
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View fullsize Every year you give to MAP, you’re a member. Simple as that. Any dollar amount fuels our work. From early morning trail runs to late-night town halls, MAP works around the clock to protect open spaces and preserve Truckee Tahoe’s funky mo
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