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fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

Malibu real estate ready to rebuild, but city turnover stalls recovery

Malibu's leadership turnover could hinder recovery efforts from recent devastating fires.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Insurer of last resort faces questions over smoke damage claims

"I've spoken with wildfire survivors who would rather lose their homes to flames than endure the stress and confusion of navigating smoke damage claims," said Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara in a statement. "This is unacceptable."
California
California
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

SoCal Edison's Liability From the Eaton Fire Threatens to Gobble Up State's Safety Fund | KQED

Proposal channels additional $18 billion to state fund; utilities and ratepayers each contribute half, extending charges to 2045.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

For Altadena's Therapists, Trauma and Healing From Wildfire Ripple Outwards | KQED

"I don't think I've ever been such a crier. I feel like I cried a lot, all the time," said Lopez. "And PTSD really [messed] with my appetite. It's part of my politics to combat fatphobia, but I lost like 40 pounds."
Mental health
#rebuilding
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Edison's plan to pay Eaton fire victims could mean less litigation, less compensation

Edison will use its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program to quickly compensate Eaton fire victims and avoid lengthy litigation.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

LA's main utility to pay wildfire victims although cause of blaze undetermined

Southern California Edison will compensate victims of the Eaton wildfire through a new recovery program, despite ongoing investigations into the fire's cause.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Six months after the fire, has Mayor Karen Bass done enough for the Palisades?

Mayor Bass is actively addressing the impact of recent wildfires while navigating a federal immigration raid.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Conspiracy theories helped nix proposed housing authority to rebuild after L.A. County wildfires

This is a common sense post.” Pratt misrepresented the content of Senate Bill 549, claiming it would enable L.A. County to push dense reconstruction and bypass local zoning decisions.
California
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Newsom: Eaton Fire utility lawsuits could stretch already stressed California Wildfire Fund

California Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized the importance of quick cleanups in wildfire-affected areas but acknowledged ongoing challenges such as insurance payouts, rebuilding costs, and accountability.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. has never experienced loss on this scale. Measuring progress is hard and painful

The signs of change are evident across burned landscapes, showcasing new life blooming among the ruins, but the sense of loss from the devastating firestorm still overshadows progress.
Renovation
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Six months after L.A. fires, Newsom calls for federal aid while criticizing Trump's 'polluted heart'

Gavin Newsom seeks billions in federal funding for wildfire recovery amid criticism of Trump's immigration raids.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Christian Rocker at the Center of MAGA

Sean Feucht blends Christian music with right-wing politics, advocating for a government led by Christian values.
#maui
fromBikerumor
2 months ago
Bicycling

Kona Bicycles Shares Spirit of Aloha: a Film About the Maui Riding Scene Post '23 Wildfires

fromBikerumor
2 months ago
Bicycling

Kona Bicycles Shares Spirit of Aloha: a Film About the Maui Riding Scene Post '23 Wildfires

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Plan to rebuild Big Basin Redwoods State Park after devastating fire nears completion

The new plan for Big Basin Redwoods focuses on relocating facilities out of the old-growth forest, ensuring the long-term preservation of the ancient redwoods.
Portland food
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

After the fires: Satellite images reveal LA's point of no return

Los Angeles must adopt innovative fire management and urban planning to recover from January 2025 fires.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Powerball winner, investors snatch up homesites in Southern California fire zones

Edwin Castro invests $8.9 million in burned-out homesites in Altadena, supporting community recovery after wildfires.
#pacific-palisades
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 months ago

How AI and tech are streamlining recovery in the footprint of Southern California wildfires

AI could accelerate building permit approvals in Pacific Palisades, helping residents rebuild faster after recent wildfires.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Opinion: How home lenders are impeding Californians from rebuilding fire-torn L.A.

Post-wildfire recovery is complicated by uncoordinated agencies and mortgage lenders profiting from delayed insurance payouts.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: How home lenders are impeding Californians from rebuilding fire-torn L.A.

The bureaucratic maze following a home loss to wildfire complicates recovery for families.
Mortgage lenders' delays in releasing funds from insurance settlements worsen recovery challenges.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

California avocado growers say Mexican imports have helped their sales

California avocado growers are optimistic about recovery after wildfires, largely due to increased year-round demand fueled by Mexican avocado imports.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

California wildfire recovery event targeted reverse mortgage borrowers

Aimee Williams emphasizes the importance of community education in helping reverse mortgage borrowers navigate complex legal challenges.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
3 months ago

Loma Alta Park Re-Opens With Dodgers Dreamfields

Loma Alta Park reopened after renovations funded by the Dodgers Foundation, revitalizing an area affected by wildfires with new community sports fields.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Researchers call on Newsom to pay for post-fire soil testing in Los Angeles County

Environmental researchers urge California officials to fund soil testing for homes affected by wildfires to protect public health and ensure economic recovery.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

The Los Angeles Rams will be holding mandatory minicamp in Maui

After the Maui wildfires in August 2023, the Rams raised money during a preseason game to help those affected by the fires.
Los Angeles Rams
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

How AI and tech are streamlining recovery in the footprint of Southern California wildfires

Artificial intelligence may streamline building permit approvals in Pacific Palisades, aiding recovery post-wildfire.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

How we tested the soil in Altadena and Pacific Palisades

Soil sampling from fire-affected areas helps understand contamination levels in residential regions.
Composite sampling provides averages from various soil conditions to identify contamination risks.
#los-angeles
Los Angeles
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

After the Wildfires, This High School Needed a Campus. It Found a Sears.

Palisades Charter High School students and teachers have adapted to a temporary facility in Santa Monica following wildfire destruction of their original campus.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

The sound bath companion at this L.A. 'healing' ranch? A horse, of course

The workshop combines sound therapy with the healing presence of horses for wildfire survivors.
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