High pay, high demand: Why wind turbine technicians are one of the fastest growing careers in California, and nationwide
Wind turbine technicians are among the fastest-growing careers in America, with jobs expected to increase 60% between 2023 and 2033. Alongside rapid growth, median annual pay reached $62,580 in 2024—well above the national average.
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High pay, high demand: Why wind turbine technicians are one of the fastest growing careers in California, and nationwide
Wind turbine technicians are among the fastest-growing careers in America, with jobs expected to increase 60% between 2023 and 2033. Alongside rapid growth, median annual pay reached $62,580 in 2024—well above the national average.
Climate
Pickett Fire explodes to 3,235 acres in Napa County: Evacuation orders, fire maps, and containment progress
The Pickett Fire has burned more than 3,200 acres near Calistoga, prompting evacuation orders in Napa County. Containment stands at just 7% as fire crews continue to battle challenging conditions.
Health
Medi-Cal’s Member Advisory Committee earns praise, though DHCS report identifies areas for improvement
An independent evaluation found Medi-Cal’s Member Advisory Committee has helped DHCS become more member-centered, though official communications left out members’ calls for more transparency, training, and focused agendas.
Legal
Redistricting battles by the numbers—How redistricting could reshape the 2026 House of Representatives
A wave of potential mid-decade redistricting could tip control of the House in 2026, with Republicans seeking up to a dozen new seats in states like Texas and Ohio, while Democrats look to counter in California and Illinois.
Lifestyle
Coyotes in California: Explore biology, habitat, conflicts, and coexistence
Explore our complete set of guides on coyotes in California, covering their biology, habitats, urban life, human conflicts, management policies, and coexistence strategies.
Travel
“The entire industry is not making money” warns Frontier Airlines CEO—Q2 earnings shed further light
Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle is warning that much of the U.S. domestic airline market is unprofitable. Frontier's new Q2 earnings report reveals why.
Education
Golden Gate Bridge history in photos: Ceremonial entrances and decorative touches that never came to be
Explore the ornate neoclassical entrances and decorative details that were *almost* part of the Golden Gate Bridge. This 88th anniversary photo series reveals the ambitious architectural visions that never made it past the planning stage.
