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As L.A. rebuilds after wildfires, same risks threaten new disasters
State and city leaders are pushing to quickly rebuild more than 15,000 structures that burned down in the Los Angeles wildfires, but some experts are questioning whether rebuilding in areas with an ...CBS News - 1d -
Quick rebuild sought after L.A. wildfires, but same risks threaten area
"If you build back exactly the same way, expect the same result," one expert says.CBS News - 1d -
Shake Shack’s stock jumps as business shrugs off wildfires in January
Shake Shack plans to open 45 new company-operated locations in 2025, with a goal of operating up to 1,500 worldwide in the future.MarketWatch - 4h -
U.S. Marine from California among 4 killed in Philippines plane crash
Three defense contractors, who have not yet been identified, also died in the plane crash.CBS News - Feb. 9 -
A California Battery Plant Burned. Residents Have Gotten Sick, and Anxious.
Heavy metals detected in the soil have also created health implications for Monterey County’s agriculture industry, and the workers who pick the produce.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Teen rescued after falling into Northern California mine shaft
A 15-year-old boy was rescued from a Northern California mine shaft, officials said Monday.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Strong Storm Expected to Soak Southern California, Raising Fears of Mudslides
It could be the biggest storm the area has seen so far this winter.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Kenley Jansen agrees to a deal with the Angels in a return to Southern California
Angels sign Kenley Jansen, 37-year-old right-hander who is MLB's active leader in saves and appearances, most coming during his 12 years with the Dodgers.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 11 -
California’s FAIR Plan Gets $1 Billion Bailout After L.A. Fires
The move will likely lead to higher costs for households across the state, and may push more insurers to leave, intensifying a home insurance crisis.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Petition for Denmark to buy California for $1 trillion surpasses 200,000 signatures
A satirical online petition is catching the attention of Californians and Danes alike.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Hygge to Hollywood: Petition calling for Denmark to buy California reaches 200,000 signatures
A satirical counter offer to President Donald Trump’s proposal to buy Greenland has popped in the form of a petition which says Denmark should buy California.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Kamala Harris is Democratic frontrunner for California governor in 2026: Poll
Former Vice President Harris would be the Democratic frontrunner for governor of California if she jumped into the Golden State’s 2026 race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), new polling shows. ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
California’s Scary Product Warning Labels Might Be Working, Study Says
Products must state if they contain chemicals tied to cancer or other risks. As a result, manufacturers have pulled back from using the chemicals, researchers found.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Texas and California are the biggest state losers from Trump's escalating tariffs
Trump's tariffs on products from the EU and TK add to a big trade bill that will hit U.S. states, with Texas and California economies the most impacted.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
California Braces for Intense Rain and Floods as Some Evacuate in LA Fire Areas
An intense storm caused flooding and forced evacuations in areas burned by wildfires.The New York Times - 6d -
Torrential rain triggers mudslides in California, sweeping cars away
Torrential rain is triggering devastating mudslides in Southern California with cars being swept off roads. Crews are now urging residents in neighborhoods still recovering from the deadly ...NBC News - 6d -
Eye Opener: Threat of floods, mudslides forces evacuations in California
The threat of floods and mudslides forces evacuations in California as a major storm hits areas already devastated by wildfires. Also, top Department of Justice officials resign in protest after ...CBS News - 6d -
Horse trainer discovers pre-dug grave of missing California teen
After seeing a freshly dug hole while conditioning a horse, the equestrian found out later it was used to bury 17-year-old Justine Vanderschoot.CBS News - 6d -
Southern California roads submerged in sludge as heavy rains batter region
Parts of Los Angeles devastated by wildfires at risk of rock and mudslides as evacuation orders issued in Sierra Madre . Debris flows brought on by the strongest atmospheric river of the season ...The Guardian - 6d -
Grenell would consider run for California governor if Harris enters race
Richard Grenell, President Trump’s “special missions” envoy and interim executive director of the Kennedy Center, left the door open to a run for California governor if former Vice President Kamala ...The Hill - 6d -
Change in California law could provide path to freedom for a convicted killer
The family of Justine Vanderschoot, a California teen murdered in 2003, is fighting for justice after learning a change in state law could provide a path to freedom for one of her convicted ...CBS News - 6d -
As California Storm Brings Mudslides to LA, a Car Plunges Into the Pacific
Southern California took stock on Friday of the damage from an intense bout of rain. Among the most dramatic scenes: a Fire Department vehicle that was swept to the sea.The New York Times - 5d -
Elephant seals return to California beach after population rebounds
Elephant seals have seen a population rebound and are returning in droves to Drake's Beach in California. The gathering of the seals has also brought on curious human onlookers. Max Darrow has the ...CBS News - 3d -
California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products
Revamped legislation would require anyone purchasing the products to provide proof that they are 18 or older.The New York Times - 1d -
Kamala Harris Has Scrambled the California Governor’s Race Without Entering It
The possibility of a run by the 2024 Democratic flag-bearer looms over the race for California’s top job.The New York Times - 1d -
California lawmaker proposes state-level 'forever chemical' limits
California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D) on Wednesday introduced legislation that would establish state-mandated drinking water standards for toxic "forever chemicals," amid fears that existing ...The Hill - 1d -
‘I could have sworn they were flying’: California skateboarders – in pictures
In the mid-70s, Hugh Holland stumbled on a group of kids skating in a drainage bowl. His images captured the scene at its rebellious peak – just before it went mainstream Continue reading...The Guardian - 13h -
Trump administration to investigate California high-speed rail project
Federal officials will be investigating California's high-speed rail plans, with the goal of determining if a portion of the project merits $4 billion in taxpayer funds, the Department of ...The Hill - 2h -
How I Reached Acceptance 7 Years After Losing My House in a Wildfire
A cartoonist reflects on loss and recovery after the Woolsey wildfire in 2018.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Evacuation warnings issued for Los Angeles wildfire burn areas amid mudslide threat
Another major storm system threatening the West Coast with rain, mudslides and flooding is triggering new evacuation warnings in areas of California impacted by last month's wildfires. CBS News ...CBS News - Feb. 13 -
‘An unprecedented situation’: EPA plan for LA wildfire cleanup stirs protests over toxic dangers
Demonstrators have protested against an expedited cleanup process that would involve using a beloved beach as a toxic waste sorting site . This weekend, more than a hundred demonstrators protested ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘If not fire, we’ll be killed by hunger’: villagers continue to feel fallout from Bolivia’s worst wildfires
Residents battle food shortages and health issues after vast areas of forest and farmland burned last year. As she walks away from the house where she raised her family, Isabel Surubí pauses to ...The Guardian - 9h -
Mike Trout, Freddie Freeman surprise young fans with memorabilia to restart collection lost in L.A. wildfires
The two boys had amassed an extensive collection that was destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires last monthCBS Sports - 4h -
Southern California Edison Found Irregularities on Equipment Where Eaton Fire Broke Out
Southern California Edison said video evidence had led it to look more broadly at whether its equipment might have been the cause of the deadly blaze.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
U.S. Marine from California identified as one of four people killed in Philippines plane crash
A U.S. Marine from California was identified as one of four people killed when a plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed in the southern Philippines.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Danes offer to buy California to spite Trump’s Greenland aims: ‘We’ll bring hygge to Hollywood’
Satirical petition from Denmark, which owns Greenland, racks up 200,000 signatures as Trump eyes Arctic island. Since returning to the presidency last month, Donald Trump has called for Canada ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Snow, freezing rain pummel mid-Atlantic while California prepares for likely flooding
Snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected to continue pummeling the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic states, while California readies for a storm that could flood areas ravaged by the recent ...ABC News - Feb. 12 -
'We’ll bring hygge to Hollywood': Danes jokingly petition to buy California as Trump seeks Greenland
A lighthearted Danish petition is pledging to “bring hygge to Hollywood” by buying the state of California in response to President Donald Trump’s talk about taking control of Greenland, a vast and ...ABC News - Feb. 12 -
California disclosure law prompting manufacturers to shift away from toxic compounds: Study
Manufacturers have been quietly abandoning the use of toxic ingredients in their products, in response to California's strict chemical disclosure rules, a new study has found. By promoting ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Amazon apologizes to Mandy Moore after package is delivered to ruins of in-laws' California home
Amazon apologized Wednesday after actor Mandy Moore posted in anger that a delivery driver left a package at her in-laws' home, which was destroyed in the Los Angeles-area fires.NBC News - Feb. 12
