Backup power and full water tanks should be required in face of wildfire, lawmaker says
A Ventura County lawmaker is proposing new wildfire resilience standards that would require water providers to ensure full ...
Palisades, Eaton fire zones ‘pose risk in our environment right now’
Los Angeles County Public Works Director Mark Pestrella warned residents that the burn zones being cleared after the ...
LA neighbors have vastly different post-wildfire rebuilding options due to insurance crisis
FAIR, with its high premiums and basic coverage, was designed as a temporary safety net until policyholders find a more ...
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Here’s How the Los Angeles Wildfires Are Affecting Animals, From Fish to Snakes to Birds
While scientists were able to save and move some creatures in the aftermath, researchers are worried about the prospects for ...
Third atmospheric river to slam California with heavy rain as end of fire season within reach for SoCal
Another atmospheric river-driven storm will impact Northern California and the Pacific Northwest starting Thursday morning. That event is forecast to be somewhat less impactful than the high winds and ...
‘Pineapple express’ hits Southern California after pounding Bay Area
The gusty atmospheric river storm could cause flooding and rockslides but also will help reduce the risk of wildfires with ...
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Los Angeles Weather live updates: Atmospheric river arrives in SoCal
An atmospheric river has made its way to Southern California, bringing rain to the region. With rain soaking Los Angeles ...
1st storm arrives: Here’s how much rain has fallen on Southern California
The first of two winter storms expected to arrive in Southern California this week brought some rain overnight but mostly ...
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Los Angeles wildfires are a lesson for Canadian businesses: IBC
According to the IBC, business and property owners face two major issues: an increase in natural disasters and the rising ...
Heavy rain and landslides force road closures across California as another round of rainfall is on the way
California remains in the grip of an unrelenting atmospheric river delivering record-breaking rainfall, heavy mountain snow ...
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PacifiCorp Was Grossly Negligent in Oregon’s 2020 Wildfires. Now It’s Asking Lawmakers for Protection.
And in December, the U.S. Department of Justice added to PacifiCorp’s legal woes. The feds filed a $900 million civil lawsuit, claiming the utility’s negligence caused a different 2020 fire in ...
Atmospheric river slams California with heavy rain: Latest forecast
An atmospheric river is pounding Northern California with heavy rain and the threat of flooding before heading to Southern California. On Tuesday, the highest threat for flash flooding will be in the ...