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LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Many fire survivors in California choose to rebuild all-electric homes for health, cost savings, and climate concerns despite policy rollbacks allowing gas connections.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

California proposed new landscaping regulations for fire-prone areas, creating a 1-foot 'Safety Zone' around homes where no burnable materials are allowed.
Environment
fromKqed
1 week ago

'Who's Not Paying?': Fire Survivors Back California Bill to Hold Big Oil Accountable | KQED

California's proposed legislation allows the attorney general to sue fossil fuel companies for climate disaster damages, addressing rising insurance costs and disaster impacts.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Many fire survivors in California choose to rebuild all-electric homes for health, cost savings, and climate concerns despite policy rollbacks allowing gas connections.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

California proposed new landscaping regulations for fire-prone areas, creating a 1-foot 'Safety Zone' around homes where no burnable materials are allowed.
Environment
fromKqed
1 week ago

'Who's Not Paying?': Fire Survivors Back California Bill to Hold Big Oil Accountable | KQED

California's proposed legislation allows the attorney general to sue fossil fuel companies for climate disaster damages, addressing rising insurance costs and disaster impacts.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
17 hours ago

New York City, New Orleans at greatest risk of extreme damage from floods, new analysis reveals

New York City and New Orleans face significant flood risks, with vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by climate change.
Boston real estate
fromKqed
2 hours ago

'They're Bleeding Us Dry': Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks | KQED

Residents face significant rent increases and feel powerless against management's decisions.
#wildfires
Environment
fromFortune
1 day ago

Scientists are burning homes to protect them in wildfires: 'We crash test houses' | Fortune

Better materials and strategic landscaping can protect homes from increasing wildfire risks.
Environment
fromFortune
1 day ago

Scientists are burning homes to protect them in wildfires: 'We crash test houses' | Fortune

Better materials and strategic landscaping can protect homes from increasing wildfire risks.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
16 hours ago

Fed grant to cut San Jose's homeless housing costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to offset homeless shelter costs through Medi-Cal reimbursements with a new federal grant for compliance assistance.
#wildfire
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
Non-profit organizations

Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

Miami food
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

IBHS expands wildfire resilience program as fire risk grows

Wildfire risk is increasing in hurricane-prone areas, prompting an expansion of the Wildfire Prepared program to enhance fire resilience in 14 states.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration

Placerville faces wildfire risks, but a FEMA-funded program to enhance home resilience is stalled due to bureaucratic delays.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

AI isn't to blame for the housing crisis

Artificial intelligence is shifting from a political target to a focus of federal regulation and innovation, particularly in the housing sector.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | CityFHEPS can save lives if the city lets it | amNewYork

Housing is a basic necessity and right, yet many face unsafe conditions and lack of support in New York's shelter system.
London
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Nothing left': Hong Kong fire survivors return to burnt homes

Survivors of the Hong Kong fire return to their homes five months later, finding little left intact after the tragedy.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Fire destroys 1,000 stilt' homes in Malaysia's Sabah, displacing thousands

A fire in Sabah, Malaysia destroyed 1,000 homes, displacing 9,007 residents, but no injuries or fatalities were reported.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Communities launch cleanup after severe weather and tornadoes churn across Midwest

Severe weather and tornadoes caused significant damage across the Upper Midwest, impacting homes and power supply, but no fatalities or serious injuries were reported.
Portland food
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

5,500 Addresses in Polk Gulch, Pacific Heights Lose Power Sunday Evening

Power outage affected nearly 5,500 addresses in Polk Gulch, Lower Nob Hill, and Pacific Heights, with restoration expected by 10:45 pm.
#flooding
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Flood warnings in place for Ontario's cottage country as warm temps, rainfall swamp communities | CBC News

Seasonal flooding in Ontario's cottage country has led to a state of emergency in Minden Hills and significant impacts on local communities.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters

Duryea, PA faces increased flooding risks due to climate change, requiring levee upgrades that are hindered by federal funding issues.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Flood warnings in place for Ontario's cottage country as warm temps, rainfall swamp communities | CBC News

Seasonal flooding in Ontario's cottage country has led to a state of emergency in Minden Hills and significant impacts on local communities.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters

Duryea, PA faces increased flooding risks due to climate change, requiring levee upgrades that are hindered by federal funding issues.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

The 15 costliest US hurricanes of the 21st century, ranked

While initial predictions point to a normal or below-average hurricane season in the US, factors such as El Nino, rising sea temperatures, and infrastructure issues still create the potential for devastating storms and an unpredictable season.
Miami Marlins
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Social Security office disruptions and closures: Full list of impacted SSA locations across 10 states

The Social Security Administration has offices across the United States and around the world in U.S. territories. Most of the time, those SSA offices are open to the public for those who need in-person services.
SF politics
US politics
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

House Bucks Trump, Votes to Shield Haitians From Deportation

The Trump administration targets legal immigrants, particularly Haitians under TPS, for deportation despite their refugee status and ongoing crises in their home country.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
6 days ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
#homelessness
fromCity Limits
6 days ago
NYC parents

NYC Families Seeking Shelter Have to Prove They're Homeless. A New Bill Would Simplify That Process.

Legislators aim to simplify the intake process for homeless families seeking shelter in New York City.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago
Environment

More than 200,000 lost their homes in the L.A. County fires. For people already on the streets, the damage ran deeper

Over 75% of homeless residents affected by the 2025 wildfires reported injuries or major life disruptions, highlighting the link between climate disasters and homelessness.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

NYC Families Seeking Shelter Have to Prove They're Homeless. A New Bill Would Simplify That Process.

Legislators aim to simplify the intake process for homeless families seeking shelter in New York City.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

More than 200,000 lost their homes in the L.A. County fires. For people already on the streets, the damage ran deeper

Over 75% of homeless residents affected by the 2025 wildfires reported injuries or major life disruptions, highlighting the link between climate disasters and homelessness.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Stay inside advisories issued across three US states

Thousands of Americans are exposed to unhealthy air quality due to elevated PM2.5 levels, prompting advisories to stay indoors.
#fema
fromJezebel
1 week ago
Washington DC

Only the Trump Administration Could Employ a FEMA Official Who Claims He Can Teleport and See Ghosts

Washington DC
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Only the Trump Administration Could Employ a FEMA Official Who Claims He Can Teleport and See Ghosts

Gregg Phillips, a senior FEMA official, made bizarre claims about teleportation, prompting a humorous response from President Trump.
SF politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The future of FEMA is at stake under the leadership of Markwayne Mullin

The removal of Kristi Noem from DHS raises concerns about FEMA's future leadership and disaster response effectiveness under Markwayne Mullin.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Fire razes 200 homes in Sabah, leaving hundreds homeless

A fire in Sabah, Malaysia, displaced 445 people, destroying around 200 homes and prompting immediate relief efforts for safety and aid.
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

When the storm hits: What Hurricane Katrina still teaches federal leaders about continuity of operations

Preparation, relationships, and resourcefulness are essential for effective crisis management, as demonstrated during Hurricane Katrina.
Real estate
fromFortune
6 days ago

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Palisades reservoir that was empty during fire is dry again. Residents aren't happy about it

The Santa Ynez Reservoir is dry again, raising concerns about water availability for firefighting amid a $19.5-million cover replacement project.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.

"This is a monumental victory in a long-fought battle to protect the safety, dignity, and humanity of our Haitian neighbors," Pressley said in a statement after the bill's passage.
US news
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke

Ten Republicans joined Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians in the US amid ongoing violence and instability in Haiti.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

For dozens displaced by West Berkeley apartment fire, it's been a week of loss and stress

Residents displaced by a fire in West Berkeley face deep loss, anxiety, and the challenge of rebuilding their lives amidst ongoing responsibilities.
SF politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Some communities are enduring unprecedented long waits on federal disaster requests, and Democrat-led states say they're being denied | Fortune

The Trump administration approved disaster declarations for seven states, enabling federal support for recovery from extreme weather events.
#fire
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Lots of people still don't have roofs': Jamaicans living in hardship after Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa caused extensive damage in Jamaica, leaving many families, including Kerry-Ann Vickers and Kshema Gray, struggling for support to rebuild.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
6 days ago

U.N. Office's Recovery Plan Advances Flood Relief Efforts in Pakistan

A glacier lake outburst flood in Hassanabad, Pakistan, caused significant destruction, prompting a UN recovery plan to assist affected communities.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Wildfire rebuild roadblocks breed very little predictability

Wildfire rebuilding progress remains slow due to complex, non-linear permitting processes and insurance barriers rather than a single straightforward obstacle.
#emergency-management
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

When disaster strikes, census data can help show who is in harm's way

The U.S. Census Bureau's OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool helps officials quickly estimate population and workforce data in disaster-affected areas to guide emergency response and recovery efforts.
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

When disaster strikes, census data can help show who is in harm's way

The U.S. Census Bureau's OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool helps officials quickly estimate population and workforce data in disaster-affected areas to guide emergency response and recovery efforts.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigating the Messy Middle of Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery extends beyond the initial crisis phase; year two brings psychological challenges including chronic stress, financial strain, and bureaucratic delays that impair functioning and compound trauma.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Help Communities Rebound from Crisis and Disaster

Disaster psychology provides an empirically-based framework for building community resilience and growth during crises through understanding predictable psychological phases and natural recovery mechanisms.
SF real estate
fromKqed
2 months ago

LA Fire Victims Look To 1940's Project To Build Homes Quicker | KQED

A Richard Beard–designed Case Study 2.0 home for Deborah and Doug Hafford will break ground after five-month permitting following wildfire loss.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Flood the Zone

As the Class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce this summer, they-like last year's graduates and those already in the job market-are facing what economists now call a "low hire, low fire" economy. Whether this is driven by AI or other economic factors remains hotly debated, but the causes are beside the point for new grads looking for jobs postgraduation in an economy marked by a pullback in early-career hiring.
Higher education
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Eaton and Palisades fire refugees moved near and far - and often

Tens of thousands displaced by the Eaton and Palisades fires endured prolonged, improvised sheltering, moving frequently among temporary accommodations while rebuilding their homes.
#executive-order
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

From relief to rebuilding: Rethinking forbearance in an era of climate disruption

California wildfires demonstrate how climate disasters, insurance volatility, and rebuilding delays require lenders and policymakers to develop sustainable forbearance policies with national implications.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Owners of fire-destroyed Palisades mobile home park seek to displace residents for development deal

The memorandum, quietly posted on a website associated with the global commercial real estate company CBRE, says that the Palisades fire created a "blank canvas for redevelopment" at a site "ideally positioned for a transformative residential or mixed-use project." The memorandum describes the current single-family residential zoning as "favorable" for developers.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Investors keep buying up burned lots in Altadena, Pacific Palisades. Could Congress limit such sales?

On top of devastating losses and rebuilding and insurance claim headaches, survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles County firestorms have faced an increasingly existential threat to their communities: large investment firms buying up burned lots, which many worry will forever change the fabric of their treasured neighborhoods.
California
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

3 big changes are proposed for FEMA. This is what experts really think of them

A proposed overhaul would shift disaster responsibility to states, halve FEMA's workforce, and enact reforms requiring some congressional approval.
#winter-storm
fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

FEMA faces trial by ice as winter storm nears after Trump's staffing cuts

fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

FEMA faces trial by ice as winter storm nears after Trump's staffing cuts

US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

In Palisades visit, Trump officials vow to speed up permits for fire rebuilding

The Trump administration authorized builders to bypass local and state permitting for Los Angeles wildfire rebuilding by using federal emergency funds and self-certification.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Nationwide travel chaos as hurricane-force winds rip through US

Extreme winds ripping across the US could bring hurricane levels of destruction and impact thousands of air travelers flying across the country. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued high wind warnings throughout more than 10 states in the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, and Southwest throughout Tuesday. Wind gusts are expected to reach hurricane strength in parts of Colorado, Montana, Texas, New Mexico, and Wyoming, exceeding 75mph.
US news
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Trump yanks permitting process from Democrats after California fires

The Trump administration seeks federal control over permitting for rebuilding after devastating Eaton and Palisades wildfires amid disputes over federal aid and slow recovery.
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