An aerial tanker spreads chemical retardant on a Southern California wildfire. Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $200 million increase in spending for emergency services as the number of wildfires is expected to increase this season. (Photo by TootSweetCarole/Pixabay)

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced more than $200 million in proposed spending for statewide safety enhancements in preparation for wildfire season.

The proposed spending, the bulk of which will be allocated to Cal Fire and the state’s Office of Emergency Services, is included in the state’s May budget revision, which was announced this past Thursday.

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Eli covers public health, transportation and state politics for the Bay City News Foundation, serves as the main editor of the Public Health and COVID-19 Information Hub and assists with Local News Matters' social media strategy. He has also previously covered local politics in San Diego County as well as college and professional sports across the Bay Area.