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fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

1 million California homeowners will be subject to a 17% increase in their State Farm premiums. Here's why

The emergency rate hikes are necessary to help the company avoid a 'dire' financial crisis that could force them to drop more California policies.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

L.A. County finds high lead levels in soil on properties already cleaned by Army Corps

In the Eaton burn scar, around 27% of soil samples still had lead levels above California's state standards for residential properties, indicating ongoing contamination risks.
SF parents
#historic-preservation
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Skiing
fromKqed
1 month ago

Program Provides Unique Science Lessons On Tahoe Slopes | KQED

The Ski with a Scientist program offers a unique opportunity to combine skiing with learning about environmental issues at Tahoe.
#real-estate
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Silicon Valley real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
3 months ago

Fund to Build Student Housing Runs Dry - Leaving California Community Colleges in the Lurch

Students at Feather River College face a housing crisis exacerbated by recent wildfires, with inadequate state funding for proposed housing solutions.
#los-angeles
LA food
fromEater LA
3 months ago

New Orleans's Iconic Fried Chicken Restaurant Is Closing in Los Angeles

Willie Mae's Venice location is closing due to challenges from wildfires; the restaurant aims for a sustainable future after a temporary adjustment.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Are you a renter who lost income because of the fires? These are your protections.

The Los Angeles County offers eviction protections for renters affected by the January fires, despite the city council's inaction.
LA food
fromEater LA
3 months ago

New Orleans's Iconic Fried Chicken Restaurant Is Closing in Los Angeles

Willie Mae's Venice location is closing due to challenges from wildfires; the restaurant aims for a sustainable future after a temporary adjustment.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Are you a renter who lost income because of the fires? These are your protections.

The Los Angeles County offers eviction protections for renters affected by the January fires, despite the city council's inaction.
more#los-angeles
SF politics
fromwww.timesheraldonline.com
3 months ago

Bay Area congressman blasts Elon Musk for firing federal agriculture smoke exposure researchers

Elon Musk's firings of researchers disrupt critical wildfire smoke exposure studies, jeopardizing recovery for California's wine growers.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Trump executive order could divide control of CA's water system, putting distribution at risk

The new executive order challenges state control over California's water system and could destabilize existing agreements.
California's water management is a complex balance of state and federal oversight that risks being disrupted.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Flash flood warnings issued for some L.A. County burn areas as storm intensifies

A flash flood warning was issued for areas burned by the Franklin and Palisades fires due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain, posing risks of debris flows.
California
#california-wildfires
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

Wildfires Sparked by 1,000 Lightning Strikes Spread in California

California officials ordered evacuations east of Fresno due to wildfires sparked by lightning strikes, threatening homes and communities, with containment efforts improving amid elevated fire risk.
fromEater LA
4 months ago
LA food

Malibu and Pacific Palisades Restaurants Face Uncertain Future Amid the 2025 LA Wildfires

fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mel Gibson Says His House Was Completely Toasted' in Wildfire While He Was on Joe Rogan's Show: When I Got Home It Wasn't There'

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

Wildfires Sparked by 1,000 Lightning Strikes Spread in California

California officials ordered evacuations east of Fresno due to wildfires sparked by lightning strikes, threatening homes and communities, with containment efforts improving amid elevated fire risk.
fromEater LA
4 months ago
LA food

Malibu and Pacific Palisades Restaurants Face Uncertain Future Amid the 2025 LA Wildfires

fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mel Gibson Says His House Was Completely Toasted' in Wildfire While He Was on Joe Rogan's Show: When I Got Home It Wasn't There'

more#california-wildfires
#evacuation-orders
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Los Angeles wildfires are still burning across the area - ripping through homes and lives: Latest updates

The Los Angeles area is experiencing catastrophic fires displacing nearly 180,000 people, causing immense destruction and a significant loss of life.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Jaw-dropping satellite video shows Park fire burning from space

The Park fire in California has escalated to become the seventh-largest in the state's history, devastating acres and structures, with evacuation orders in place.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Los Angeles wildfires are still burning across the area - ripping through homes and lives: Latest updates

The Los Angeles area is experiencing catastrophic fires displacing nearly 180,000 people, causing immense destruction and a significant loss of life.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Jaw-dropping satellite video shows Park fire burning from space

The Park fire in California has escalated to become the seventh-largest in the state's history, devastating acres and structures, with evacuation orders in place.
more#evacuation-orders
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

'All we could do was watch': Beekeeper mourns millions of bees killed in Mountain fire

Eduardo Flores lost half of his bee colonies in the Mountain fire, which destroyed 150 hives valued over $35,000, showcasing the devastating impact of wildfire on pollinator populations.
California
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
8 months ago

Homeowners join consumer advocates in assailing California insurance reforms

Proposed reforms by Insurance Commissioner Lara are criticized for potentially undermining Proposition 103's protections against high insurance rates in California.
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
8 months ago

Airport fire destroys homes of 2 brothers, doors apart It was like a hurricane'

Charlie Hoey expressed his shock at the destruction, saying, 'This used to be a beautiful house and now it's just rubble,' indicating the emotional toll of losing their home.
Los Angeles
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