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Politicians rise or fall on disaster response. The Los Angeles fires are California Gov. Newsom’s big test
Facing what is expected to be one of the costliest natural disasters in the country’s history, Gavin Newsom has leaned all ...
Watch: California debris flow sweeps emergency vehicle into ocean
Dramatic video shows a member of the Los Angeles Fire Department escaping after his vehicle was carried into the Pacific ...
‘Disaster amnesia’: The Los Angeles wildfires revealed a deeper, more vicious cycle that has plagued California for decades
The secret is out, but the charred remains of LA neighborhoods still might not be enough to change the Golden State’s ...
How California can rebuild safer, more resilient cities after wildfires without pricing out workers
It starts with better building policies that recognize future risks, but there are many other important steps.
California's lawsuit against Norwalk over homeless shelter ban can move forward, judge rules
A judge has denied Norwalk's request to dismiss a lawsuit the state of California filed against the city over its proposed ban on emergency homeless shelters, allowing the case to move forward.
California lawmakers look to strengthen penalties for looting, impersonating emergency personnel during disasters
A coalition of state lawmakers have introduced legislation that would strengthen penalties for looting and impersonating ...
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California Voice: State needs more homeless shelters, especially in the face of climate-driven disasters
As a native Californian and a passionate homeless advocate, my heart shattered when I witnessed the devastating wildfires ...
WA officials: Lessons to be learned from California’s high speed rail ‘disaster’
As California’s high speed rail project lays its first tracks after spending billions of dollars since 2006, Washington officials are already looking at lessons to be learned on how to avoid a similar ...
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State Farm responds to California Insurance Commissioner's denial of emergency interim rate request
State Farm pointed out that over the last nine years, the lack of alignment between price and risk means that for every $1 ...
California knows disabled people need help during wildfires. After LA blazes, can it better prepare?
California has known for years that it must pay extra attention to people with disabilities and limited mobility during ...