California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaims state of emergency to speed up wildfire prevention projects
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he has proclaimed a state of emergency​ to speed up wildfire prevention projects ahead ...
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After wildfire devastation, California seeks public input with new program
On the heels of the devastating fires in Los Angeles County last month, California is unveiling a new digital town hall that will initially address recovery efforts before expanding into other ...
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Examining the truth about fighting fires in California amid water management claims
Amna Nawaz: Last month's deadly wildfires in California destroyed thousands of homes, killed at least 29 people, and will likely cost hundreds of billions of dollars. President Trump has ...
Major U.S. partnership aims to use fuel-break network to protect California forests from fires
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service are joining forces with Sierra Pacific Industries, a major ...
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Critical California insurer calls for $1 billion infusion to cover LA wildfire claims
Recovery efforts in Southern California are underway after deadly wildfires last month. But the state's last-resort property insurance provider needs a $1 billion infusion from private insurance ...
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How Wildfires Upended California’s Insurance Market
The fires destroyed more than 16,000 structures and resulted in losses of as much as $164 billion, according to an analysis by economists at the University of California, Los Angeles. In February ...
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California Levies $1 Billion Assessment on Insurers for LA Fires
California’s insurance commission plans ... after last month’s devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said the assessment is necessary for the FAIR Plan to ...