Leaked memo reveals California debated cutting wildfire soil testing before disaster chief's exit

Nancy Ward, the head of CalOES, left office on Dec. 30. She had publicly begged FEMA to test for toxic substances after the ...

FEMA to pay for lead testing at 100 homes destroyed in Eaton fire, after months of saying it was unnecessary

For months, federal officials have said post-cleanup soil testing for fire-stricken homes in L.A. was unnecessary. Now, they ...
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How to prepare a lawn soil sample in 5 simple steps for the best results

Proper soil sample preparation is key to precise data on your soil’s pH, nutrient levels, and the exact soil amendments your ...
Hoodline

Secret Sacramento Memo Floated Axing Wildfire Soil Tests After Eaton, Palisades Blazes

After oversight reports and media coverage flagged problems with how some cleanup contractors operated, federal agencies ...

L.A. wildfires: With no clear cleanup standards, how to test for toxic soil

Testing for toxic chemicals and heavy metals is available in Los Angeles County from philanthropic groups, researchers, and ...
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Why soil pH matters most for crop production

Learn why soil pH is the most important soil test value and how it affects nutrient availability and lime requirements.