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#california
Snowboarding
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

What it takes to fight wildfires in an era of climate change DW 06/05/2025

The August Complex fire was the largest in California's history, challenging firefighters with unprecedented scale and difficulty.
California
fromFast Company
5 days ago

California launches probe into State Farm's handling of L.A. wildfire claims

California regulators are investigating State Farm for potential mishandling of claims related to January wildfires.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

CAL FIRE is hiring: Newsom ramping up recruitment as Nat'l Guard firefighting capacity drops

CAL FIRE seeks to recruit 2,000 firefighters as California faces an intense wildfire season.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

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

California faces challenges in staffing firefighters adequately due to budget shortfalls and legislative delays.
Los Angeles Rams
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

California insurance regulator launches investigation into State Farm over claims from LA fires

California is investigating State Farm for mishandling wildfire claims.
Survivors of California wildfires report delays and issues with their claims handling by State Farm.
fromKqed
1 month ago
SF real estate

California Clears State Farm to Hike Rates Next Month After Massive LA Fire Losses | KQED

Snowboarding
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

What it takes to fight wildfires in an era of climate change DW 06/05/2025

The August Complex fire was the largest in California's history, challenging firefighters with unprecedented scale and difficulty.
California
fromFast Company
5 days ago

California launches probe into State Farm's handling of L.A. wildfire claims

California regulators are investigating State Farm for potential mishandling of claims related to January wildfires.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

CAL FIRE is hiring: Newsom ramping up recruitment as Nat'l Guard firefighting capacity drops

CAL FIRE seeks to recruit 2,000 firefighters as California faces an intense wildfire season.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

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

California faces challenges in staffing firefighters adequately due to budget shortfalls and legislative delays.
Los Angeles Rams
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

California insurance regulator launches investigation into State Farm over claims from LA fires

California is investigating State Farm for mishandling wildfire claims.
Survivors of California wildfires report delays and issues with their claims handling by State Farm.
fromKqed
1 month ago
SF real estate

California Clears State Farm to Hike Rates Next Month After Massive LA Fire Losses | KQED

#climate-change
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump wants to slash funding for climate adaptation-here's what we're going to lose because of it

Funding cuts to climate adaptation science threaten the nation's preparedness to address climate change impacts.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Recent Canadian wildfires are record-breaking and will threaten US air quality for days

Severe early-season wildfires in Canada have led to widespread evacuations and deteriorating air quality across eastern North America.
Canada news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Canada's wildfire season is off to a destructive start. This satellite data shows just how bad

Canada is experiencing a severe wildfire season, with record high hot spot detections and burn areas due to climate conditions.
Canada news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Smoke knows no boundaries: What Canada's fires mean for the U.S. in the future

Climate change is leading to more frequent and severe wildfires, affecting air quality across North America.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

'It's pretty bleak': A warming planet is poised to get even hotter, forecasters warn

The UN report warns of unprecedented temperature rise and worsening climate impacts in the coming years, particularly in the western U.S.
World news
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
1 week ago

Tree Planting Was Supposed to Be a Climate Change Solution. It Could Be Making Things Worse

Carbon markets may worsen climate change by increasing wildfire risks, emitting greenhouse gases.
Recent wildfires challenge the effectiveness of forest preservation in combating climate change.
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump wants to slash funding for climate adaptation-here's what we're going to lose because of it

Funding cuts to climate adaptation science threaten the nation's preparedness to address climate change impacts.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Recent Canadian wildfires are record-breaking and will threaten US air quality for days

Severe early-season wildfires in Canada have led to widespread evacuations and deteriorating air quality across eastern North America.
Canada news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Canada's wildfire season is off to a destructive start. This satellite data shows just how bad

Canada is experiencing a severe wildfire season, with record high hot spot detections and burn areas due to climate conditions.
Canada news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Smoke knows no boundaries: What Canada's fires mean for the U.S. in the future

Climate change is leading to more frequent and severe wildfires, affecting air quality across North America.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

'It's pretty bleak': A warming planet is poised to get even hotter, forecasters warn

The UN report warns of unprecedented temperature rise and worsening climate impacts in the coming years, particularly in the western U.S.
World news
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
1 week ago

Tree Planting Was Supposed to Be a Climate Change Solution. It Could Be Making Things Worse

Carbon markets may worsen climate change by increasing wildfire risks, emitting greenhouse gases.
Recent wildfires challenge the effectiveness of forest preservation in combating climate change.
fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

Good Morning, News: Portland Bakery Wins James Beard Award, ICE Snatches College 'Dreamers' and Staff Strike Shuts Down the Louvre

If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.
Portland food
#emergency-response
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Canada wildfires: thousands in Manitoba ordered to evacuate as state of emergency declared

Manitoba faces severe wildfires, prompting massive evacuations and a state of emergency declaration.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Canada wildfires: thousands in Manitoba ordered to evacuate as state of emergency declared

Manitoba faces severe wildfires, prompting massive evacuations and a state of emergency declaration.
#canada
Canada news
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Americans in 3 states told to stay indoors TODAY

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality emergencies in Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina.
Canada news
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Wildfires unleash thousands of evacuations in Canada and 'unhealthy' air quality in these U.S. states

Over 25,000 Canadian residents have been evacuated due to active wildfires, with air quality deteriorating across regions.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Hazy days ahead: Expect Canadian wildfire smoke this week

Smoke from Canadian wildfires will create hazy skies and temperature increases in the region.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Canadian wildfire smoke spreads across a third of United States

Over 212 active wildfires burning in Canada, impacting air quality in parts of the U.S., especially New England.
Canada news
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Americans in 3 states told to stay indoors TODAY

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality emergencies in Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina.
Canada news
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Wildfires unleash thousands of evacuations in Canada and 'unhealthy' air quality in these U.S. states

Over 25,000 Canadian residents have been evacuated due to active wildfires, with air quality deteriorating across regions.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Hazy days ahead: Expect Canadian wildfire smoke this week

Smoke from Canadian wildfires will create hazy skies and temperature increases in the region.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Canadian wildfire smoke spreads across a third of United States

Over 212 active wildfires burning in Canada, impacting air quality in parts of the U.S., especially New England.
#public-safety
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

Software error led to millions wrongly receiving evacuation warnings for California wildfire, report says

A software error caused a widespread evacuation warning confusion in LA County during the Kenneth fire.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

Software error led to millions wrongly receiving evacuation warnings for California wildfire, report says

A software error caused a widespread evacuation warning confusion in LA County during the Kenneth fire.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Developers Snap Up Burned Lots in Altadena-as One Agent Insists More Builders Are Needed To Revive the Area

The rapid influx of developers in Altadena raises concerns about gentrification following recent wildfires.
#fire-safety
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

New map shows Bay Area locations with highest risk of ember-driven wildfires

Wind-driven embers significantly increase wildfire risk, prompting residents to consider additional fireproofing measures.
A new ember-risk map has been created to help residents assess and mitigate wildfire threats.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

New map shows Bay Area locations with highest risk of ember-driven wildfires

Wind-driven embers significantly increase wildfire risk, prompting residents to consider additional fireproofing measures.
A new ember-risk map has been created to help residents assess and mitigate wildfire threats.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Asked Why He Thinks He Can Arrest Gavin Newsom Says He Committed Crime' of Running For Governor'

Trump defends his threat to arrest Governor Newsom by claiming his leadership failures constitute a 'crime,' primarily due to his governance record.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Asked Why He Thinks He Can Arrest Gavin Newsom Says He Committed Crime' of Running For Governor'

Trump defends his threat to arrest Governor Newsom by claiming his leadership failures constitute a 'crime,' primarily due to his governance record.
#air-quality
Canada news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Canada wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate, with smoke blowing toward U.S.

The Manitoba wildfires have led to the largest evacuation in the province's history, prompting a state of emergency.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Billowing smoke from Canadian wildfires wafts into the U.S.

Wildfires in Manitoba triggered a state of emergency and massive evacuation, compromising air quality across several northern U.S. states.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Canadian wildfires prompt air-quality alerts across five US states

Wildfires in Canada are impacting air quality across multiple US states, prompting air-quality alerts and health warnings.
Canada news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Canada wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate, with smoke blowing toward U.S.

The Manitoba wildfires have led to the largest evacuation in the province's history, prompting a state of emergency.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Billowing smoke from Canadian wildfires wafts into the U.S.

Wildfires in Manitoba triggered a state of emergency and massive evacuation, compromising air quality across several northern U.S. states.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Canadian wildfires prompt air-quality alerts across five US states

Wildfires in Canada are impacting air quality across multiple US states, prompting air-quality alerts and health warnings.
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Tourists warned as wildfires threaten to ruin Spanish holiday hotspot

A pre-alert for wildfires has been issued in the Canary Islands, urging tourists to exercise caution as conditions worsen due to hot Sahara winds.
Barcelona
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Air quality alert for NYC area today, as Canadian wildfire smoke creates hazy conditions

New York City is under an air quality alert due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, affecting vulnerable populations.
#urban-development
#los-angeles
#manitoba
Canada news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Two people killed in wildfire in central Canadian province of Manitoba

Two people were killed in Manitoba amidst a massive wildfire crisis, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Canada: Thousands evacuate Manitoba as wildfires rage DW 05/29/2025

Manitoba declares a state of emergency as 17,000 residents evacuate due to wildfires, marking unprecedented evacuation levels.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Many fire victims are owed a tax refund. L.A. County can't find some of them

Residents affected by wildfires are owed tax refunds due to reduced property values, but many checks are undelivered.
Property owners must update mailing addresses to receive owed refunds.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

In post-fire milestone, Pacific Coast Highway reopens, clearing traffic bottleneck

The reopening of Pacific Coast Highway marks an important step in Malibu's ongoing recovery from the recent wildfires... while significant challenges remain, this development helps restore limited access for residents and travelers along the coast.
Los Angeles
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Airbnb spinout brings ADUs to the LA wildfire recovery effort

This initiative is about keeping communities intact, Caruso said. Many of the people struggling the most right now are those who have lived in these neighborhoods for decades.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Diiv Share Video for New Song Recorded After Altadena Fires

i imagined seeing myself through the eyes of my child, a rebirth of sorts, laced with fear and insecurity, discovering beauty and serenity together in the simplest places.
Parenting
#disaster-recovery
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Online Community Development

This Maui neighborhood built modular housing for fire survivors in just 100 days

Los Angeles
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

How Should Los Angeles Rebuild After the Fires?

Rebuilding after disaster involves restoring not just homes, but also the social connections lost in the process.
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

CA Insurance Commissioner: nothing is off the table in resolving statewide crisis

In California's worsening insurance crisis, numerous displaced individuals remain in temporary accommodations as insurance payouts gradually arrive, highlighting the urgency of stabilizing the situation.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Conan O'Brien on navigating grief after unexpected 'double funeral' when his parents died 3 days apart

"And I could tell that she was going, which was surreal. And she passed within three days of my dad passing."
Parenting
SF parents
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

'I don't know where I'd be without baseball': How the Palisades Dolphins found 'a safe haven' after losing everything to the wildfires

Palisades Charter's baseball team demonstrated remarkable resilience, completing a challenging season amid significant adversity from wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Renovation
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Preparing Your Home For Wildfire With Fire-Resistant Materials and Designs

Wildfire risk to homes is increasing, prompting the need for fire-resistant building innovations.
Fire-resistant materials can significantly enhance the resilience of homes against wildfires.
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Bay Area man accused of setting deadly wildfire to cover up missing woman's homicide enters no-contest plea

Victor Serriteno pleads no contest to murders linked to deadly wildland fires, sentenced to 73 years to life.
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