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California Boy, 13, Arrested on Suspicion of Sparking Hillside Blaze With Fireworks
The teen was released to his parents because the fire was quickly contained and caused no injuries or damage to structures.
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Homeowners Still Frustrated 6 Months After Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
Eaton Fire survivors urge the state to prod insurance companies and reduce barriers to rebuilding.
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California’s Madre Fire Explodes in Size to Cover Nearly 80,000 Acres
Evacuations have been ordered in several zones in the Central Coast area.
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California’s Battery Storage Jumps Nearly 2,000 Percent Since 2019
The state is looking to reach its climate goal of 52,000 megawatts of battery storage by 2045.
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California Approves State Farm’s 17 Percent Rate Increase Amid Insurance Crisis
Home insurance prices in the state are expected to continue rising, experts say.
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Debris Cleared From Thousands of Properties Since January Wildfires in Los Angeles
Concerns remain about the safety of returning to the land due to potential toxins in the soil.
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Insurer AIG Reports Profit Dip Due to LA County Wildfire Losses
Wildfire related payouts totaled $460 million as the insurance sector overall deals with increased claims due to natural disasters.
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California Increases Water Supplies to Farms, Residents
The state’s water resources department has upped its allocation to 50 percent of what was requested by customers.
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Los Angeles County Awards $19.1 Million in Relief to Workers, Businesses Impacted by Wildfires
Thousands of workers and small businesses were given funds to help them recover from this year’s devastating wildfires.
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California Considers State Farm’s Emergency Request for 22 Percent Home Insurance Rate Increase
State Farm General’s depleted surplus constitutes an emergency, the California Department of Insurance said.
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Coroner Confirms 30th Fatality in Los Angeles County Fires
Some victims killed in the Eaton and Palisades fires have yet to be identified, the medical examiner reported.
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EPA Seeks to Reduce ‘Unnecessary Burdens’ on Wildfire Prevention Efforts
The decision comes after the recent wildfires in Los Angeles caused catastrophic damage to residents and businesses.
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Los Angeles County Sues Southern California Utility Over January Fire
The fire is the second-most destructive and fifth-deadliest wildfire in California history, according to the lawsuit.
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California Emergency Order Aims to Lower Fire Risk by Speeding Up Removal of Brush, Dead Trees
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order fast-tracks wildfire projects by suspending environmental requirements in vulnerable communities.
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California Ranchers Urge State to End Water Restrictions as Floodwaters Swamp Northern County
Farmers and ranchers in soggy Siskiyou County said it’s time for Gov. Newsom to end a drought emergency that limits water use to protect fish.
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California Boy, 13, Arrested on Suspicion of Sparking Hillside Blaze With Fireworks
The teen was released to his parents because the fire was quickly contained and caused no injuries or damage to structures.
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Homeowners Still Frustrated 6 Months After Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
Eaton Fire survivors urge the state to prod insurance companies and reduce barriers to rebuilding.
|
California’s Madre Fire Explodes in Size to Cover Nearly 80,000 Acres
Evacuations have been ordered in several zones in the Central Coast area.
|
California’s Battery Storage Jumps Nearly 2,000 Percent Since 2019
The state is looking to reach its climate goal of 52,000 megawatts of battery storage by 2045.
|
California Approves State Farm’s 17 Percent Rate Increase Amid Insurance Crisis
Home insurance prices in the state are expected to continue rising, experts say.
|
Debris Cleared From Thousands of Properties Since January Wildfires in Los Angeles
Concerns remain about the safety of returning to the land due to potential toxins in the soil.
|
Insurer AIG Reports Profit Dip Due to LA County Wildfire Losses
Wildfire related payouts totaled $460 million as the insurance sector overall deals with increased claims due to natural disasters.
|
California Increases Water Supplies to Farms, Residents
The state’s water resources department has upped its allocation to 50 percent of what was requested by customers.
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Los Angeles County Awards $19.1 Million in Relief to Workers, Businesses Impacted by Wildfires
Thousands of workers and small businesses were given funds to help them recover from this year’s devastating wildfires.
|
California Considers State Farm’s Emergency Request for 22 Percent Home Insurance Rate Increase
State Farm General’s depleted surplus constitutes an emergency, the California Department of Insurance said.
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Coroner Confirms 30th Fatality in Los Angeles County Fires
Some victims killed in the Eaton and Palisades fires have yet to be identified, the medical examiner reported.
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EPA Seeks to Reduce ‘Unnecessary Burdens’ on Wildfire Prevention Efforts
The decision comes after the recent wildfires in Los Angeles caused catastrophic damage to residents and businesses.
|
Los Angeles County Sues Southern California Utility Over January Fire
The fire is the second-most destructive and fifth-deadliest wildfire in California history, according to the lawsuit.
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California Emergency Order Aims to Lower Fire Risk by Speeding Up Removal of Brush, Dead Trees
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order fast-tracks wildfire projects by suspending environmental requirements in vulnerable communities.
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California Ranchers Urge State to End Water Restrictions as Floodwaters Swamp Northern County
Farmers and ranchers in soggy Siskiyou County said it’s time for Gov. Newsom to end a drought emergency that limits water use to protect fish.
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