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Over 1,000 EPA Workers on Climate Change and More Could Be Fired ‘Immediately’
A spokeswoman for Lee Zeldin, the new head of the agency, said the goal was to create an “effective and efficient” federal work force.The New York Times - 1d -
Rowdy after-parties cancelled: LA fires will make Grammys more sombre affair
Showrunners say the ceremony will look different as they honour fire victims and first responders.BBC News - 3d -
New technology could make fridges cheaper and more eco-friendly
Using thermogalvanic technology as cooling mechanism may significantly reduce power usage, research says . A novel use of technology could make refrigerators cheaper and more environmentally ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump tariffs on Canadian lumber could be a ‘nightmare’ for California’s fire recovery
The U.S. construction industry may face higher lumber prices within a month if President Donald Trump follows through with his threat of tariffs on Canada this weekend.MarketWatch - 5d -
Earlier California Fire Shows How Los Angeles Could Rebuild
Within three years, 80 percent of Coffey Park’s destroyed homes were fully rebuilt.Inc. - Jan. 27 -
California Senate Insurance Committee still without leader amid corruption probe, insurance crisis
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the ...CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Adam Carolla on evacuating his Malibu home, exiting California and doing fire jokes: 'Make sure it's funny'
Carolla spoke about leaving his home due to wildfires and his upcoming gigs, including an appearance at the Comedy Fantasy Camp in Hollywood this weekend.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 24 -
Rain Forecast for Southern California Could Bring Mudslide Risk Amid Fires
Cooler, wet weather is forecast to bring moisture to the parched landscape and reduce the fire threat. But heavy rainfall could also trigger flash floods in burn scars.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Beijing tells insurers to buy more Chinese stocks
Equities rally as authorities set explicit investment targets for mutual funds and state-owned insurance companiesFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
California Senate Insurance Committee remains without chair amid corruption probe
Democratic Sen. Susan Rubio was the Senate Insurance Committee chair for the past six years. As of Wednesday, that committee is the only committee in the entire legislature without a chair.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Hughes Fire burning more than 5,000 acres in Southern California
The Hughes Fire has erupted in Southern California and has already spread across more than 5,000 acres. the CBS News Los Angeles team is reporting on the new mandatory evacuation orders.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Insurers Were Right About California’s Wildfires
Regulators in California made it difficult for insurers to raise rates despite increasing risks. So the insurers stopped writing policies, which is logical. But they’ll get blamed and shamed anyway.Inc. - Jan. 21 -
Hollywood production budgets were already strained. Fires could make matters worse
The L.A. wildfires are expected to increase costs for people and companies trying to make movies and television shows in Southern California.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 21 -
Fortnite Could Add This Classic Fox Animation Character
Epic's battle royale game Fortnite has introduced numerous licensed characters over the years, and the latest could be the classic Fox character Hank Hill from the animated series King of the ...GameSpot - Jan. 21 -
First the fires, now the fight: Flaws in California insurance plan will test L.A. homeowners
An insurance pool created by officials in California to help residents in wildfire-prone areas could frustrate victims of the L.A. wildfire.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Tik Tok Travel Ban Could Change Travel
The app gave places like an ice cream shop/wine bar fame, and sometimes overwhelmed them with crowds. Influencers and destinations await the fallout.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
More homeowners are being denied insurance. The L.A. fires can be a turning point.
Government should focus on these 3 questions to help find solutions.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Evacuations lifted for more than 1,000 after fire erupts in California battery storage plant
About 1,500 people were instructed to leave Moss Landing and the Elkhorn Slough area.NBC News - Jan. 18 -
Wildfires add strain to Southern California's housing crisis
As firefighters continue their progress containing the Los Angeles wildfires, a new crisis is emerging: Southern California's housing shortage. As Tom Hanson reports, it was already serious. Now, ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
California fires: LA fire crews make progress as officials expect ‘much-needed break’ from dangerous weather – as it happened
This blog is now closed. You can read our latest story here . ‘Running to danger’: incarcerated firefighters on LA frontlines Tell us about financial consequences you are facing LA mayor, ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Families dropped by insurance struggle after losing homes in California fires
More than 100,000 homeowners in the Los Angeles area were dropped by their insurance companies before the recent wildfires broke out. Elizabeth Cook shares the story of families now struggling to ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
California’s Insurance System Faces Crucial Test as Wildfire Losses Mount
The California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, had just $377 million available last week to pay claims that could reach billions, officials said.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Small Businesses and Homeowners in My Hometown Are Grappling With California’s Broken Insurance Market
One business owner in Altadena, where I once lived, would love to rebuild. But all of her customers lost their homes.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
California fires death toll rises as L.A. area braces for more winds
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people, and the Palisades and Eaton wildfires are still burning in Southern California.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Three things that could make a Gaza hostage deal more likely
There is fresh anticipation about the talks after several shifts, both politically and on the ground.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
California fires weather forecast: High winds could cause explosive fire growth
Higher humidity and lighter winds are forecast late in the week and into the weekend.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
A Quiet Evening by Norman Lewis review – they don’t make travel writers like this any more
From run-ins with Hemingway in Havana to gunmen in Guatemala, this colourful collection of the late writer’s long-form journalism shows why Graham Greene was an admirer. The travelogues of Norman ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
California fires could be costliest disaster in US history, says governor
Gavin Newsom accuses Donald Trump of spreading disinformation after president-elect calls emergency response ‘incompetent’Financial Times - Jan. 13 -
California fires weather forecast: More than 8M people are in critical fire risk zone
More than 8 million people are in the critical fire risk zone.ABC News - Jan. 12 -
California fires could make this pricey travel insurance add-on more essential
Insurers have seen a rise in cancel-for-any-reason policies. Here’s what travelers should know before buying in.MarketWatch - Jan. 12 -
Fire home insurance: What people in California should not do
If your home or business was damaged or destroyed in a wildfire, California Insurance Commissioner Richard Lara says don't sign anything right away.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
California homeowners battle an 'insurance crisis' as wildfires burn out of control
The wind-driven wildfires burning out of control in the Los Angeles area couldn't have emerged at a more perilous moment for California's homeowners, as officials try to rehab what they concede is ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
What to know about California fires insurance claims, cancellations
Los Angeles officials provided an update for residents having to deal with insurance claims after several wildfires swept through Southern California. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
California official bans insurance cancellations, nonrenewals in wildfire-affected areas
California's insurance commissioner issued a one-year moratorium on policy nonrenewals and cancellations in areas affected by devastating wildfires in and around Los Angeles. “I am using my ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
California Wildfires Lay Bare an Insurance Crisis
Even before the latest blazes, California officials warned that an emergency state insurance fund was in trouble, while private insurers dropped coverage.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
WATCH: Insurance expert on how to prepare for insurance claims amid California fires
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with insurance broker Karl Susman about the difficulty of insuring homes and making fire claims in California as residents begin to survey the damage left by the fire.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Biden says intentional power outages to prevent more fires led to California water shortages
President Biden said Thursday intentional power outages in the Los Angeles area that were administered in order to prevent more fires from starting were partially to blame for water shortages as ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
The Los Angeles Fires Will Put California’s New Insurance Rules to the Test
The state’s insurance industry was reformed in late 2024 to promote coverage in disaster-prone areas. Tens of billions in fire damage will stress-test the new regime.Wired - Jan. 9 -
Insurers brace for losses of up to $20bn from California wildfires
JPMorgan analysts double estimates as blazes continue to rageFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
California rep warns Los Angeles fires could be 'worst disaster in California's history'
California Rep. Ami Bera (D) said the fires raging across parts of Los Angeles could be the state’s worst disaster in history. Bera joined NewsNation’s "The Hill" on Wednesday to discuss the ...The Hill - Jan. 9