How weather driven by climate change helped fuel the Southern California fires
Al Roker talks to climate scientist Alexander Gershunov about the conditions that made the L.A. wildfires so devastating.
Snapchat co-founder, foundation leader launch community-centered fire recovery program
Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel, foundation chief Miguel Santana launch the Department of Angels to give community a voice ...
Utility says its equipment likely started a small blaze that erupted during January's LA firestorm
A California utility says its equipment likely sparked a wildfire in Los Angeles that broke out the same day as two massive blazes in the area killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of ...
Gratitude tree given to Sacramento firefighters who fought LA Wildfires
Sabrina Aragon, a Sacramento State alumni and educator, led the campaign to honor the firefighters who traveled to the Los Angeles area to battle wildfires this year. The tree was given to Fire ...
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When Will It Be Safe to Surf in LA Again?
There is at one slight glimmer of hope, however. According to Moe, testing following the devastating fires in Lahaina, Maui, ...
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Loss of costly homes in urban areas made LA wildfires a financial disaster
A UCLA report estimates $75 billion in insured losses alone, far more than the next four most destructive California ...
Despite his boasts, Trump's California water release order doesn't help L.A. fire victims
Opening two dams in central California to help L.A. fight fires is like pouring a glass of water down your sink in order to ...
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LA Fires Didn’t Discriminate in Their Destruction — But Recovery Efforts Could
Amid rent gouging, land speculators and insurance woes, the cost of rebuilding may exceed working people’s means.
As fire season grows, California senators push for more year-round firefighters
After LA fires, Senate President Mike McGuire proposes full-time firefighters to replace the current seasonal workforce ...
CA lawmakers propose $175 million increase for Cal Fire staffing
A new proposal would keep all fire engines and roughly 3,000 seasonal firefighters working year-round for Cal Fire.
After brutal fire season, California lawmakers call for seasonal firefighters to be employed year-round
State legislators are calling to extend Cal Fire's staffing to a year-round system, switching some roles from nine-month ...
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LA Neighbors Have Vastly Different Post-Wildfire Rebuilding Options Due to Insurance Crisis
Two neighbors face contrasting fortunes in rebuilding after a wildfire, highlighting California's growing home insurance ...