Were the rains enough to ease Southern California’s fire threat? What we know
The recent storm brought some much needed moisture to Southern California without the dangerous mudslides some feared. But ...
Power line had increase in current on day of Eaton Fire, California utility says
High-voltage power lines saw a temporary surge in electrical current in the area where the deadly Eaton Fire is believed to ...
Why California’s fire response could make or break the careers of several politicians
Crises — either real or merely perceived — can make or break political careers as news media and the voting public judge how ...
L.A. fire updates: Beaches closed from Malibu to Playa del Rey because of debris runoff
Recent rainfall and increased debris from fire zones have prompted Los Angeles County public health officials to issue an ...
Los Angeles wildfires: Second California real estate agent charged with price gouging victims
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that charges have been filed against another realtor for price gouging ...
California utility reports fault on power line miles away from origin of deadly Eaton fire, faces lawsuit
Southern California Edison on Monday reported a fault on a power line connected miles away from ones located near the origin ...
Study says climate change made conditions that fed California wildfires more likely, more intense
WASHINGTON (AP) — Human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the hot, dry and windy conditions ...
Scientists link surge in heavy metals in soil to California lithium battery plant fire
Scientists have linked a lithium battery plant fire in California earlier this month to a surge in heavy metals found in ...
Trump Claimed US Military 'Turned on the Water' in Fire-Scorched California. Here's What We Know
It's unclear exactly what, if anything, was "turned on" in California, but the Department of Water Resources said no military ...
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This economist survived a wildfire. Now she's taking on California's insurance crisis
An economist's harrowing escape from fire and her big ideas to rescue California from its insurance doom spiral.
Southern California woman arrested for allegedly setting open field on fire
An arson suspect was arrested for allegedly setting fire to an open field in San Bernardino County. The suspect was identified as Melyi Lopez, a 40-year-old homeless woman who frequents the ...
California utilities commission proposes new standards for battery storage facilities
In the wake of a spate of fires at battery storage facilities across the state, the California Public Utilities Commission ...