Southern California pounded by rain, wind as storm threatens flooding, mudslides
Southern California was being pounded by a major storm Thursday morning, bringing evacuation warnings and feats of mudslides.
Federal funding woes threaten 'recovery phase' for fire-weary Los Angeles
In November 2018, the Woolsey Fire struck the Santa Monica Mountains, spreading through parts of both Los Angeles and Ventura counties to become one of the most destructive wildfires the Southern ...
Despite the stress of the fires, most L.A. County residents don’t plan to leave, poll finds
Despite widespread stress, smoke inhalation and other disruptions caused by the January wildfires, a majority of Los Angeles ...
Cal Fire rolls out new fire hazard maps for Central California. Up next: L.A.
Cal Fire added over 1.2 million acres in Central California to its fire hazard severity zones. New maps for Southern ...
California Assembly bill to dramatically raise pay for incarcerated fire crews moves forward
The bill, as it currently stands, would require incarcerated individual hand crew members from county jails to be paid an ...
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What is the cost and aftershock of the California fires for insurers?
Estimates for the financial toll of the blazes range from $30 billion to as high as $250 billion, as homeowners grapple with ...
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The historic buildings destroyed by Southern California’s devastating wildfires
January’s Eaton and Palisades fires in Southern California killed at least 29 people and left thousands without homes, juggling insurance claims and questions over whether to rebuild. Another huge ...
New Cal Fire maps shows areas of wildfire hazard. What do they say about Sacramento County?
The new fire hazard severity zone maps issued by Cal Fire this week are part of a two-month statewide rollout.
California arsonist sets himself on fire while trying to blow up a car
Southern California authorities are searching for an arsonist who set himself on fire while trying to blow up a car. The ...
Arson suspect caught on camera accidentally setting self on fire in California
Video shows the suspect starting the fire in a front yard, then running off as the flames spread to his clothes.
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from California fire chief who said he was fired because of his Christian faith
Ronald Hittle, a 24-year veteran of the Stockton Fire Department said he was fired after attending a two-day Christian ...
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Why bills to help prevent California fires fail
In an educational video, the state’s fire agency set two demonstration homes on fire: one built to the latest building standards and one that did not have these protections. As you would expect ...