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Join Senator McGuire, along with state and local fire chiefs, for a virtual Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention Town Hall to learn what California is doing to prevent wildfires from starting, protect at-risk communities, and build more fire-safe communities.

Join Senator McGuire, Congressman Jared Huffman and Congressman Mike Thompson, along with state healthcare leaders, for a critical Healthcare Town Hall to learn what California is doing to keep patients covered, eliminate unaffordable premiums, and make sure EVERYONE gets the medical care they need and deserve.

MENDOCINO COUNTY–In rural Covelo, the risk of wildfire is higher than in 92% of communities nationwide. Yet, fire hydrants were never installed in the community. This reality has delayed fire suppression efforts for local structure fires, prevented rebuilding after a fire, and impacted insurance rates in the commercial district and throughout the community.

SACRAMENTO— Senator Mike McGuire issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s January budget proposal released earlier today:

SANTA ROSA—With the urgent need for more firefighters across California, Senator Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) has secured the final $1 million needed to finish construction of a state-of-the-art firefighter training tower for Santa Rosa Junior College’s (SRJC) Fire Academy, one of the largest in the region.

EUREKA, CA—Senator McGuire’s 10^th annual Humboldt Holiday Food Drive made history yesterday by rallying the community for its biggest day of giving yet, delivering a monumental day of generosity for Food for People, Humboldt County’s food bank.

SONOMA COUNTY—Alongside elementary students, teachers, and neighbors, Senator Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) announced yesterday that $1.2 million in state funding will help complete a long-planned modernization project at West Side School, including a new state-of-the-art library, new classrooms, a modern HVAC system, and two new playgrounds.

SACRAMENTO – Across the state, women in rural communities face a growing healthcare crisis due to the lack of maternity care options. Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire’s (D-North Coast) bill, SB 669, to increase access to perinatal care in rural communities through a first-of-its-kind pilot project, was signed by Governor Newsom last week.