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LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

Rodeo Drive retail sells for $400M-plus

A Rodeo Drive property leased to Tom Ford, Moncler, and Balenciaga sold for over $400 million, highlighting its development potential.
California
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Brush Fire Breaks Out In Napa County, Dubbed the Berry Fire, Spreads to 50 Acres

A brush fire named the Berry Fire has scorched about 50 acres in Napa County and is currently 0% contained.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Meet the California man turning torched Porsches into stained glass art

Tuna transforms rusted wrecks into art, utilizing stained-glass salvaged from centuries-old church windows to create unique automotive masterpieces, showcasing his artistic vision and heritage.
Miscellaneous
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Canyon fire explodes to nearly 5,000 acres; thousands evacuated in L.A., Ventura counties

Firefighters are working to contain the Canyon fire, which has burned nearly 5,000 acres, leading to evacuations in northern Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Rapidly spreading brush fire prompts evacuations for thousands in California

A brush fire north of Los Angeles forced thousands to evacuate as it rapidly expanded to over 2.3 square miles without containment.
#gifford-fire
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California is on pace for its worst wildfire year in recent memory, and SoCal is mostly to blame

California is on track for more fires and burned acreage in 2023 compared to previous years.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Insurance claims from LA fires could fully exhaust' $21bn state fund

Eaton wildfire insurance claims may deplete California's wildfire fund entirely.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

What can we expect as fire season ramps up in California?

California recorded 8,110 blazes in 2024, marking a significant increase in wildfire activity compared to other regions across the country, emphasizing the state's fire vulnerability.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Map: Green Fire is now 3rd biggest in California this season

The Green Fire has burned 14,181 acres, becoming California's third-largest wildfire of the year, following the Madre and Palisades fires that burned 80,786 and 23,448 acres respectively.
California
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Map: Green Fire sends heavy smoke over Redding area

A lightning-sparked fire near Shasta Lake has grown to almost 12,000 acres, prompting extensive evacuations and poor air quality in the surrounding areas.
#madre-fire
#eaton-fire
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

California's former insurance commissioner wants oil and gas companies to pay for the home insurance crisis

Insurance is the climate crisis canary in the coal mine, and the canary is dying. Severe-weather events are more common and extreme because we're not doing enough, fast enough, to transition from fossil fuels and other greenhouse gas-emitting industries.
California
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Commission urges California legislature to create new fire rebuilding oversight body

The authority, the commission said, is designed to counterbalance the forces that drive up housing costs, prioritizing displaced residents in the rebuilding process.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California's 2025 wildfire season was already going to be dangerous. Trump has made it worse

The forecast warns of "significant fire potential" in Northern California and the Sierra Nevada due to a pronounced warm and dry trend.
SF politics
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Mel Gibson Begins Mammoth Task of Rebuilding $14.5 Million Malibu Mansion After It Was Destroyed by Wildfires

Mel Gibson is committed to rebuilding his Malibu mansion after it burned down in California wildfires.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

A Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Just Raised $800K For Wildfire Relief

The bourbon community has always shown immense heart, and this is another testament to our collective commitment to making a positive impact when it's needed most.
Fundraising
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Fort fire growing in Grapevine triggers evacuation warnings near Interstate 5

The Fort fire, ignited late Wednesday night in Lebec, has rapidly expanded to over 175 acres by Thursday morning and prompted evacuation warnings in Kern County.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt Can't Afford To Rebuild Their $5 Million Pacific Palisades Home

Former reality stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt struggle to rebuild their home after wildfires, citing prohibitive costs.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

With PCH reopening this weekend, state and city tussle over Palisades security plans

The reopening of the Pacific Coast Highway will reconnect Malibu to the Westside, but security plans for the fire-damaged Pacific Palisades community remain unclear.
Los Angeles
SF politics
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

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

California needs a year-round firefighting workforce to effectively combat increasing wildfires, but budget shortfalls pose significant challenges.
SF music
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Ty Segall, No Age, Shannon & the Clams, and More Contribute to New Benefit Compilation L.A. Recovers

Ty Segall announces L.A. Recovers, a benefit compilation for California wildfire relief to support One Voice LA and the Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

I Never Said That!' Marjorie Taylor Greene Denies Jewish Space Lasers' Conspiracy in Testy Exchange With Cenk Uygur

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims she never used the phrase 'Jewish space lasers' and blames a hit piece for the controversy.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

California insurance regulator sued over unjustified surcharges'

California's insurance policy reform could unfairly burden homeowners with wildfire-related costs.
Consumer Watchdog opposes commissioner's authority to impose fees on homeowners without sufficient input.
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