Newsom tells forestry board to speed up rules for ’ember-free zones’
The governor called on the state Board of Forestry to enact regulations they were ordered to draft four years ago.
Newsom wants to speed up a delayed rule to make California homes more fire resistant
Gov. Gavin Newsom will order state officials to advance the implementation of a state rule aiming to make homes more fire-resistant during wind-driven wildfires after years of delay.
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Utility says its equipment may have started a small blaze that erupted during January’s L.A. firestorm
A California utility said Thursday that its equipment may have sparked a small wildfire in Los Angeles that broke out the ...
How an iron gate empowered an Altadena family to persevere after the Eaton Fire
After losing nearly everything in the Eaton Fire, an iron gate amid the rubble of their Altadena home granted a grieving couple the strength to keep going.
As wildfire cleanup crews surge to 1,300, concerns about safety grow
One subcontractor has been fined repeatedly by the EPA and the state in recent years for improper handling of hazardous ...
California Asks Insurers to Spare Wildfire Victims ‘the List’
The state’s regulator wants insurance carriers to pay full policy limits without requiring victims to itemize every object in ...
EPA rushes to meet deadline to clear toxic debris from L.A. wildfire zones
An executive order signed by President Trump in late January called for the EPA to expedite its removal of hazardous materials from the Los Angeles area wildfire zones.
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The Rev. Al Sharpton leads Pasadena memorial service, where hundreds eulogize Eaton Fire victims
Rev. Al Sharpton came to Altadena with lawyer Ben Crump on Feb. 6, honoring wildfire victims and exhorting residents to have ...
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“I Lost A Part Of My Personality”: The Pain Of Losing Your Entire Record Collection In A Wildfire
When Jesse Kahn imagined what it would be like to be a father, he thought about music. He imagined introducing his future ...
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Before they lost their homes in the LA fires, many lost their insurance
Over the past few years, tens of thousands of Californians have faced the same shock. Major companies like State Farm and ...
Rev. Al Sharpton leads memorial service for Eaton Fire victims
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton led a memorial service for Eaton Fire victims to call on leaders to support the historic Black neighborhoods in Altadena.
After the LA Fires, Beauty Products Are Helping Teens Feel Confident Again
After losing their homes in the LA fires, teenage girls are finding confidence and feeling beautiful again thanks to beauty ...