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#california
Snowboarding
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

What it takes to fight wildfires in an era of climate change DW 06/05/2025

The August Complex fire was the largest in California's history, challenging firefighters with unprecedented scale and difficulty.
California
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

California launches probe into State Farm's handling of L.A. wildfire claims

California regulators are investigating State Farm for potential mishandling of claims related to January wildfires.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 hours ago

CAL FIRE is hiring: Newsom ramping up recruitment as Nat'l Guard firefighting capacity drops

CAL FIRE seeks to recruit 2,000 firefighters as California faces an intense wildfire season.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Will Cal Fire get funding for more year-round firefighters in California's state budget?

California faces challenges in staffing firefighters adequately due to budget shortfalls and legislative delays.
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon slams Democrats for LA wildfire reconstruction delays: 'I'd change the name from red tape to blue tape'

Jamie Dimon criticizes California's Democrats for adding more regulations amidst challenges from wildfires, emphasizing the need for effective governance over excessive regulation.
Los Angeles Rams
fromABC7 Los Angeles
8 hours ago

California insurance regulator launches investigation into State Farm over claims from LA fires

California is investigating State Farm for mishandling wildfire claims.
Survivors of California wildfires report delays and issues with their claims handling by State Farm.
Snowboarding
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

What it takes to fight wildfires in an era of climate change DW 06/05/2025

The August Complex fire was the largest in California's history, challenging firefighters with unprecedented scale and difficulty.
California
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

California launches probe into State Farm's handling of L.A. wildfire claims

California regulators are investigating State Farm for potential mishandling of claims related to January wildfires.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 hours ago

CAL FIRE is hiring: Newsom ramping up recruitment as Nat'l Guard firefighting capacity drops

CAL FIRE seeks to recruit 2,000 firefighters as California faces an intense wildfire season.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Will Cal Fire get funding for more year-round firefighters in California's state budget?

California faces challenges in staffing firefighters adequately due to budget shortfalls and legislative delays.
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon slams Democrats for LA wildfire reconstruction delays: 'I'd change the name from red tape to blue tape'

Jamie Dimon criticizes California's Democrats for adding more regulations amidst challenges from wildfires, emphasizing the need for effective governance over excessive regulation.
Los Angeles Rams
fromABC7 Los Angeles
8 hours ago

California insurance regulator launches investigation into State Farm over claims from LA fires

California is investigating State Farm for mishandling wildfire claims.
Survivors of California wildfires report delays and issues with their claims handling by State Farm.
#public-safety
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

Software error led to millions wrongly receiving evacuation warnings for California wildfire, report says

A software error caused a widespread evacuation warning confusion in LA County during the Kenneth fire.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

Software error led to millions wrongly receiving evacuation warnings for California wildfire, report says

A software error caused a widespread evacuation warning confusion in LA County during the Kenneth fire.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
7 hours ago

Developers Snap Up Burned Lots in Altadena-as One Agent Insists More Builders Are Needed To Revive the Area

The rapid influx of developers in Altadena raises concerns about gentrification following recent wildfires.
#fire-safety
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

New map shows Bay Area locations with highest risk of ember-driven wildfires

Wind-driven embers significantly increase wildfire risk, prompting residents to consider additional fireproofing measures.
A new ember-risk map has been created to help residents assess and mitigate wildfire threats.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

New map shows Bay Area locations with highest risk of ember-driven wildfires

Wind-driven embers significantly increase wildfire risk, prompting residents to consider additional fireproofing measures.
A new ember-risk map has been created to help residents assess and mitigate wildfire threats.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Asked Why He Thinks He Can Arrest Gavin Newsom Says He Committed Crime' of Running For Governor'

Trump defends his threat to arrest Governor Newsom by claiming his leadership failures constitute a 'crime,' primarily due to his governance record.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Asked Why He Thinks He Can Arrest Gavin Newsom Says He Committed Crime' of Running For Governor'

Trump defends his threat to arrest Governor Newsom by claiming his leadership failures constitute a 'crime,' primarily due to his governance record.
#air-quality
Canada news
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Americans in 3 states told to stay indoors TODAY

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality emergencies in Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Recent Canadian wildfires are record-breaking and will threaten US air quality for days

Severe early-season wildfires in Canada have led to widespread evacuations and deteriorating air quality across eastern North America.
Canada news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Canada wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate, with smoke blowing toward U.S.

The Manitoba wildfires have led to the largest evacuation in the province's history, prompting a state of emergency.
Canada news
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Americans in 3 states told to stay indoors TODAY

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality emergencies in Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Recent Canadian wildfires are record-breaking and will threaten US air quality for days

Severe early-season wildfires in Canada have led to widespread evacuations and deteriorating air quality across eastern North America.
Canada news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Canada wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate, with smoke blowing toward U.S.

The Manitoba wildfires have led to the largest evacuation in the province's history, prompting a state of emergency.
#climate-change
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Trump wants to slash funding for climate adaptation-here's what we're going to lose because of it

fromFast Company
1 week ago
Canada news

Canada's wildfire season is off to a destructive start. This satellite data shows just how bad

fromTruthout
1 month ago
Social justice

Hawai'i Isn't Backing Down From Its Lawsuit Against Big Oil Over Climate Crisis

World news
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
1 week ago

Tree Planting Was Supposed to Be a Climate Change Solution. It Could Be Making Things Worse

Carbon markets may worsen climate change by increasing wildfire risks, emitting greenhouse gases.
Recent wildfires challenge the effectiveness of forest preservation in combating climate change.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Extensive wildfires fueled record forest loss in 2024 DW 05/21/2025

Wildfires in Brazil have surged due to unprecedented drought and heat, resulting in catastrophic forest loss, particularly in the Amazon rainforest.
OMG science
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Trump wants to slash funding for climate adaptation-here's what we're going to lose because of it

Funding cuts to climate adaptation science threaten the nation's preparedness to address climate change impacts.
Canada news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Canada's wildfire season is off to a destructive start. This satellite data shows just how bad

Canada is experiencing a severe wildfire season, with record high hot spot detections and burn areas due to climate conditions.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

'It's pretty bleak': A warming planet is poised to get even hotter, forecasters warn

The UN report warns of unprecedented temperature rise and worsening climate impacts in the coming years, particularly in the western U.S.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Hawai'i Isn't Backing Down From Its Lawsuit Against Big Oil Over Climate Crisis

Hawaiʻi's lawsuit holds oil companies accountable for climate damage following devastating wildfires.
World news
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
1 week ago

Tree Planting Was Supposed to Be a Climate Change Solution. It Could Be Making Things Worse

Carbon markets may worsen climate change by increasing wildfire risks, emitting greenhouse gases.
Recent wildfires challenge the effectiveness of forest preservation in combating climate change.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Extensive wildfires fueled record forest loss in 2024 DW 05/21/2025

Wildfires in Brazil have surged due to unprecedented drought and heat, resulting in catastrophic forest loss, particularly in the Amazon rainforest.
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Tourists warned as wildfires threaten to ruin Spanish holiday hotspot

A pre-alert for wildfires has been issued in the Canary Islands, urging tourists to exercise caution as conditions worsen due to hot Sahara winds.
Barcelona
#canada
US Elections
fromPrx
1 week ago

The World

Trump had a 'very good' conversation with Xi amid trade tensions with China.
France experienced a 46% increase in adult baptisms this Easter.
Wildfires in Canada have led to over 30,000 evacuations.
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Air quality alert for NYC area today, as Canadian wildfire smoke creates hazy conditions

New York City is under an air quality alert due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, affecting vulnerable populations.
#urban-development
#los-angeles
#evacuations
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Canada wildfires: thousands in Manitoba ordered to evacuate as state of emergency declared

Manitoba faces severe wildfires, prompting massive evacuations and a state of emergency declaration.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Wildfire evacuees from 2 Ontario First Nations to shelter in Toronto, Barrie | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Canada wildfires: thousands in Manitoba ordered to evacuate as state of emergency declared

Manitoba faces severe wildfires, prompting massive evacuations and a state of emergency declaration.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Wildfire evacuees from 2 Ontario First Nations to shelter in Toronto, Barrie | CBC News

#manitoba
Canada news
fromeuronews
4 weeks ago

Two people killed in wildfire in central Canadian province of Manitoba

Two people were killed in Manitoba amidst a massive wildfire crisis, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Canada: Thousands evacuate Manitoba as wildfires rage DW 05/29/2025

Manitoba declares a state of emergency as 17,000 residents evacuate due to wildfires, marking unprecedented evacuation levels.
Canada news
fromeuronews
4 weeks ago

Two people killed in wildfire in central Canadian province of Manitoba

Two people were killed in Manitoba amidst a massive wildfire crisis, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Canada: Thousands evacuate Manitoba as wildfires rage DW 05/29/2025

Manitoba declares a state of emergency as 17,000 residents evacuate due to wildfires, marking unprecedented evacuation levels.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Many fire victims are owed a tax refund. L.A. County can't find some of them

Residents affected by wildfires are owed tax refunds due to reduced property values, but many checks are undelivered.
Property owners must update mailing addresses to receive owed refunds.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

In post-fire milestone, Pacific Coast Highway reopens, clearing traffic bottleneck

The reopening of Pacific Coast Highway marks an important step in Malibu's ongoing recovery from the recent wildfires... while significant challenges remain, this development helps restore limited access for residents and travelers along the coast.
Los Angeles
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Airbnb spinout brings ADUs to the LA wildfire recovery effort

This initiative is about keeping communities intact, Caruso said. Many of the people struggling the most right now are those who have lived in these neighborhoods for decades.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Diiv Share Video for New Song Recorded After Altadena Fires

i imagined seeing myself through the eyes of my child, a rebirth of sorts, laced with fear and insecurity, discovering beauty and serenity together in the simplest places.
Parenting
#disaster-recovery
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Online Community Development

This Maui neighborhood built modular housing for fire survivors in just 100 days

Los Angeles
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

How Should Los Angeles Rebuild After the Fires?

Rebuilding after disaster involves restoring not just homes, but also the social connections lost in the process.
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

CA Insurance Commissioner: nothing is off the table in resolving statewide crisis

In California's worsening insurance crisis, numerous displaced individuals remain in temporary accommodations as insurance payouts gradually arrive, highlighting the urgency of stabilizing the situation.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Conan O'Brien on navigating grief after unexpected 'double funeral' when his parents died 3 days apart

"And I could tell that she was going, which was surreal. And she passed within three days of my dad passing."
Parenting
SF parents
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

'I don't know where I'd be without baseball': How the Palisades Dolphins found 'a safe haven' after losing everything to the wildfires

Palisades Charter's baseball team demonstrated remarkable resilience, completing a challenging season amid significant adversity from wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Renovation
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Preparing Your Home For Wildfire With Fire-Resistant Materials and Designs

Wildfire risk to homes is increasing, prompting the need for fire-resistant building innovations.
Fire-resistant materials can significantly enhance the resilience of homes against wildfires.
#solano-county
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Bay Area man accused of setting deadly wildfire to cover up missing woman's homicide enters no-contest plea

Victor Serriteno pleads no contest to murders linked to deadly wildland fires, sentenced to 73 years to life.
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Bay Area man accused of setting deadly wildfire to cover up missing woman's homicide enters no-contest plea

Victor Serriteno pleads no contest to murders linked to deadly wildland fires, sentenced to 73 years to life.
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