Wildfire recovery costs raise questions about L.A.’s 2028 Olympics priorities
LA officials call the 2028 Olympics a no-build Game. But wildfire recovery costs raise questions about LA’s flexibility ...
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Austin ranks fifth in nation for cities most at risk for wildfires
According to a CoreLogic Wildfire Risk Report conducted in 2024, Austin ranks fifth in the nation for cities most at risk for wildfires. The top four cities are all located in California. David Bock, ...
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Gov. Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for L.A. wildfire relief
In a letter to Congressional lawmakers Friday, California Governor Gavin Newsom requested $40 billion in federal relief to ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat5h
New state fire maps bring new hazard designations — and building mandates — to region
The new maps add 1.4 million acres of land statewide into higher fire severity categories, accompanied by stricter building ...
Experts unveil research on how to better protect health of firefighters in wake of L.A. fires
Research is just beginning on the impacts that the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Southern California had on the health of ...
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Prescribed burns taking place across Central Coast this week
Both CAL Fire SLO and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department are scheduling prescribed burns this week to counter wildfire risk ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat6hOpinion
PD Editorial: Tell insurers to drop ‘The List’
Insurance companies insist that people who file claims provide an inventory of every lost item and what it was worth.
California releases fire hazard maps for 17 more counties including San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Yolo
California officials on Monday released another set of county maps rating the likelihood and severity of wildfires as part of an executive order by Gov. Gavin Newsom signed earlier this month.
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NJ’s Wildfire Season Approaches, Is The State Prepared?
NJ’s new wildfire program hopes to get ahead of any intense blazes that could soon break out due to the state’s record ...
After wildfire devastation, California seeks public input with new program
The widespread impact of the fires, which displaced tens of thousands of people, created an extraordinary need for government ...
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Newsom asks Congress for $40 billion in wildfire aid
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has requested Congress approve approximately $40 billion in aid to assist the Los Angeles area ...
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Cuts to federal wildfire crews could have ‘scary’ consequences
President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the federal workforce have gutted the ranks of wildland firefighters and support ...