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California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Edison's plan to pay Eaton fire victims could mean less litigation, less compensation

Edison will use its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program to quickly compensate Eaton fire victims and avoid lengthy litigation.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

LA's main utility to pay wildfire victims although cause of blaze undetermined

Southern California Edison will compensate victims of the Eaton wildfire through a new recovery program, despite ongoing investigations into the fire's cause.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Six months after the fire, has Mayor Karen Bass done enough for the Palisades?

Mayor Bass is actively addressing the impact of recent wildfires while navigating a federal immigration raid.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Conspiracy theories helped nix proposed housing authority to rebuild after L.A. County wildfires

This is a common sense post.” Pratt misrepresented the content of Senate Bill 549, claiming it would enable L.A. County to push dense reconstruction and bypass local zoning decisions.
California
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Newsom: Eaton Fire utility lawsuits could stretch already stressed California Wildfire Fund

California Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized the importance of quick cleanups in wildfire-affected areas but acknowledged ongoing challenges such as insurance payouts, rebuilding costs, and accountability.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

L.A. has never experienced loss on this scale. Measuring progress is hard and painful

The signs of change are evident across burned landscapes, showcasing new life blooming among the ruins, but the sense of loss from the devastating firestorm still overshadows progress.
Renovation
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Six months after L.A. fires, Newsom calls for federal aid while criticizing Trump's 'polluted heart'

Gavin Newsom seeks billions in federal funding for wildfire recovery amid criticism of Trump's immigration raids.
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

The Christian Rocker at the Center of MAGA

Sean Feucht blends Christian music with right-wing politics, advocating for a government led by Christian values.
#maui
fromBikerumor
1 month ago
Bicycling

Kona Bicycles Shares Spirit of Aloha: a Film About the Maui Riding Scene Post '23 Wildfires

fromBikerumor
1 month ago
Bicycling

Kona Bicycles Shares Spirit of Aloha: a Film About the Maui Riding Scene Post '23 Wildfires

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Plan to rebuild Big Basin Redwoods State Park after devastating fire nears completion

The new plan for Big Basin Redwoods focuses on relocating facilities out of the old-growth forest, ensuring the long-term preservation of the ancient redwoods.
Portland food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

After the fires: Satellite images reveal LA's point of no return

Los Angeles must adopt innovative fire management and urban planning to recover from January 2025 fires.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Powerball winner, investors snatch up homesites in Southern California fire zones

Edwin Castro invests $8.9 million in burned-out homesites in Altadena, supporting community recovery after wildfires.
#pacific-palisades
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
LA real estate

L.A. Has Approved 4 Permits To Rebuild in Pacific Palisades After Wildfires-as New Video Shows Process of Preparing Properties for Rebuilding

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Palisades water supply cleared for drinking as Bass touts speed of fire recovery

Pacific Palisades residents can safely use water again after two months, a significant speed in recovery post-wildfire.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Palisades checkpoints to remain, Bass says, reversing course hours before reopening

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reversed the decision to reopen Pacific Palisades due to resident backlash and ongoing safety concerns.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

How AI and tech are streamlining recovery in the footprint of Southern California wildfires

AI could accelerate building permit approvals in Pacific Palisades, helping residents rebuild faster after recent wildfires.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
LA real estate

L.A. Has Approved 4 Permits To Rebuild in Pacific Palisades After Wildfires-as New Video Shows Process of Preparing Properties for Rebuilding

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Palisades water supply cleared for drinking as Bass touts speed of fire recovery

Pacific Palisades residents can safely use water again after two months, a significant speed in recovery post-wildfire.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Opinion: How home lenders are impeding Californians from rebuilding fire-torn L.A.

Post-wildfire recovery is complicated by uncoordinated agencies and mortgage lenders profiting from delayed insurance payouts.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: How home lenders are impeding Californians from rebuilding fire-torn L.A.

The bureaucratic maze following a home loss to wildfire complicates recovery for families.
Mortgage lenders' delays in releasing funds from insurance settlements worsen recovery challenges.
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

California avocado growers say Mexican imports have helped their sales

Avocado consumption has been booming in the United States over the past two decades, tripling from 2000 to 2021, fueled by a year-round supply.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

California wildfire recovery event targeted reverse mortgage borrowers

Aimee Williams emphasizes the importance of community education in helping reverse mortgage borrowers navigate complex legal challenges.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
2 months ago

Loma Alta Park Re-Opens With Dodgers Dreamfields

Loma Alta Park reopened after renovations funded by the Dodgers Foundation, revitalizing an area affected by wildfires with new community sports fields.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Researchers call on Newsom to pay for post-fire soil testing in Los Angeles County

Environmental researchers urge California officials to fund soil testing for homes affected by wildfires to protect public health and ensure economic recovery.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

The Los Angeles Rams will be holding mandatory minicamp in Maui

After the Maui wildfires in August 2023, the Rams raised money during a preseason game to help those affected by the fires.
Los Angeles Rams
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

How AI and tech are streamlining recovery in the footprint of Southern California wildfires

Artificial intelligence may streamline building permit approvals in Pacific Palisades, aiding recovery post-wildfire.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

How we tested the soil in Altadena and Pacific Palisades

Soil sampling from fire-affected areas helps understand contamination levels in residential regions.
Composite sampling provides averages from various soil conditions to identify contamination risks.
#los-angeles
#education
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Santa Monica offices get unexpected tenants: Children from five fire-ravaged schools

Schools are reviving Santa Monica's office market by leasing former commercial spaces due to post-fire relocations.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Santa Monica offices get unexpected tenants: Children from five fire-ravaged schools

Schools are reviving Santa Monica's office market by leasing former commercial spaces due to post-fire relocations.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

The sound bath companion at this L.A. 'healing' ranch? A horse, of course

The workshop combines sound therapy with the healing presence of horses for wildfire survivors.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Beloved historic landmarks navigate an uncertain future after the LA fires

Rebuilding the Zane Grey Estate poses challenges to preserve its legacy while adapting to climate change and avoiding modern materials.
#california
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Newsom launches new digital democracy tool with initial focus on wildfire victims

Engaged California initiative connects Californians with government officials during disasters, facilitating engagement and recovery efforts.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes $125M in mortgage relief for wildfire victims

Governor Newsom proposes $125 million in mortgage relief for wildfire victims, aiming to prevent foreclosure.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

California suspends environmental laws to speed rebuilding of utilities after L.A. fires

Governor Newsom's executive order speeds up fire recovery by suspending CEQA and Coastal Act requirements for utility rebuilding in Los Angeles fire zones.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Newsom launches new digital democracy tool with initial focus on wildfire victims

Engaged California initiative connects Californians with government officials during disasters, facilitating engagement and recovery efforts.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes $125M in mortgage relief for wildfire victims

Governor Newsom proposes $125 million in mortgage relief for wildfire victims, aiming to prevent foreclosure.
SF politics
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago

Will Congress turn from Trump on wildfire aid?

Trump linked federal aid for wildfire recovery to political demands, which has led to congressional inaction on disaster funding for California.
#palisades-fire
LA real estate
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

How Many Fires Does It Take to Give Up?

Residents displaced by the Palisades Fire desire to return home, despite the uncertainty surrounding reconstruction and long-term housing options.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Pacific Coast Highway reopens a month after deadly fires; proof-of-residence or entry passes required in burn areas

Pacific Coast Highway reopened nearly a month post-Palisades Fire, allowing limited traffic as recovery efforts continue.
LA real estate
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

How Many Fires Does It Take to Give Up?

Residents displaced by the Palisades Fire desire to return home, despite the uncertainty surrounding reconstruction and long-term housing options.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Pacific Coast Highway reopens a month after deadly fires; proof-of-residence or entry passes required in burn areas

Pacific Coast Highway reopened nearly a month post-Palisades Fire, allowing limited traffic as recovery efforts continue.
LA Dodgers
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago

Ball from final out of Dodgers' 2024 World Series win going to auction

Will Smith and Walker Buehler's foundations are auctioning a key baseball to raise funds for wildfire recovery efforts in California.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago

Brooklyn parks scorched by brush fires work toward recovery, resiliency * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn parks are recovering from unprecedented wildfires with the help of $140,000 in grants for restoration efforts.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
4 months ago

Mookie Betts' Foundation Donates To Southern California Wildfire Relief Efforts

Mookie Betts donated $30,000 in aid to wildfire victims, exemplifying community support from the Dodgers.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

California Realtors on post-wildfire changes in Black neighborhoods

[We know] about the historical relevance of this community, but there are going to be changes... Maybe those changes might be for the better, maybe those changes may not be for the better.
LA real estate
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Brooklyn Groups Secure Grants For Wildfire Response Efforts

FDNY contained a two-acre brush fire in Prospect Park, while $140,000 in grants was awarded for restoration efforts in NYC parks affected by wildfires.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Deadline for free fire debris removal in L.A. County is approaching

Los Angeles County is urging property owners to enroll in a fire debris removal program before the March 31 deadline.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Lost in a sea of ash: When wildfire destroys a home - and a loved one's urn - the search begins

Volunteer archaeologists are helping families recover cremated remains lost in wildfires through specialized techniques.
fromFast Company
4 months ago

How Altadena's community is leading its fire recovery efforts

Altadena residents are uniting to reclaim their community's recovery process from outside developers following devastating fires.
SF politics
fromtherealdeal.com
5 months ago

Recovery czar denies accusation Mayor Bass "lied" about pay

The controversy highlights tensions over funding and trust between city officials in wildfire recovery efforts.
Women in technology
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Fourteen-Year-Old Avery Colvert Becomes Youngest Recipient of TIME100 Impact Award

Avery Colvert founded a recovery fund for wildfire victims, showcasing the impactful change one young person can make in their community.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Caruso-backed nonprofit partners with builder to give prefab homes to fire victims

Prefab homes could expedite rebuilding efforts in wildfire-affected communities like Altadena and Pacific Palisades.
fromDaily News
5 months ago

The Eaton fire shut down Woon days after it opened. Now the Pasadena restaurant is back.

"Our hearts go out to everyone affected by these fires, especially our new neighbors in Pasadena. We are very fortunate to have made it so far, but I took a drive through 6 blocks north of the restaurant, and the damage is devastating and incomprehensible."
LA food
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