Where are the most dangerous roads in California?

The most dangerous section passes through Los Angeles County where traffic density spikes. Large numbers of semi-trucks and drivers speeding to their destination contribute greatly to the risks. Add in that Los Angeles is known as the #1 city for road rage and you truly have a maelstrom brewing.

How often do people die on California roads?

The 171-mile stretch on the California side has racked up 134 fatalities in 7 years averaging a fatality every 1.2 miles. Double check road conditions before heading out and exercise caution in the mountain and valley areas.

Why does Cal Fire not put out fires?

Instead, Beasley believes, fire professionals should be considering ecology and picking their fights: letting fires that pose little risk burn through the stockpiles of fuels. Yet that’s not the mission. “They put fires out, full stop, end of story,” Beasley said of Cal Fire.

Are there going to be more prescribed burns in California?

Yes, there’s been talk across the US Forest Service and California state agencies about doing more prescribed burns and managed burns. The point of that “good fire” would be to create a black-and-green checkerboard across the state.

When did people stop using pesticides in California?

People stopped using pesticides containing 1,2,3-TCP by the late 1980s. But the chemical make-up of this particular contaminant means it doesn’t bind to the soil, and so it’s still leaching into our water. At last count, 562 water sources in California have been contaminated.

Which is the most dangerous city in California?

Commerce is the third most dangerous city in California. Commerce has a city population of 12,808. It is located just south of Los Angeles in Southern California. Those living in Commerce have a 1 in 11 chance of becoming a victim of any crime (either violent crime or property crime).