San Francisco firefighters showcase city's robust water supply system to tackle emergencies
San Francisco firefighters provided some reassurance to questions surrounding the city's firestorm preparedness, showcasing the city's robust water supply system and its readiness to tackle such emergencies.
Forecasters Warn of New 'Extremely Critical' Fire Risk in Southern California as Blazes Continue to Burn
Mild temperatures and low humidity are expected to contribute to "dangerous fire weather conditions" through Tuesday, Jan. 21
Ashes to ashes: What L.A. can learn from San Francisco’s 1906 disaster
Los Angeles took over as California's top city after San Francisco's 1906 earthquake and fires. What lessons can L.A. learn from this latest disaster?
Why doesn't California invest in 'Super Scooper' aircraft in its firefighting efforts?
Despite the aircraft's impressive capabilities, California has not purchased any, rather choosing to lease them for 90-day increments, according to LAFD.
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San Francisco's newest mayor picks new fire chief
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's new mayor announced that the city will have a new fire chief in weeks. Mayor Daniel Lurie looked inside the department and tapped Battalion Chief Dean Crispen as the next chief.
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San Francisco SPCA waives puppy adoption fees, opens doors to SoCal animals
As the wildfires in Southern California spreads, hundreds of animals have been separated from their owners, overwhelming shelters in the region. The SF SPCA is trying to clear its shelter, so it can receive adoptable animals from Southern California in the coming days.
San Francisco sees big drop in economic rankings, while smaller California cities rise
Three California cities showed the largest increases and decreases in an annual report of the best-performing cities in the nation.
California insurance crisis: List of carriers that have fled or reduced coverage in the state
California has been hit with an exodus of property insurance companies in recent years, and the state's ongoing wildfires threaten to make the problem worse.
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Southern California wildfires highlight home insurance industry
The wildfires in Southern California have put a spotlight on the home insurance industry. Companies are being confronted with massive new claims. This comes at a time where some insurers have reportedly agreed to sell new policies in fire prone areas.
Trump promises to end birthright citizenship and shut down the border – a legal scholar explains the challenges these actions could face
(THE CONVERSATION) During his first day in office on Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on immigration that would make it harder for refugees, asylum seekers and others to try to enter the U.S. – and for some immigrants to stay in the country.
Trump signals major flex of presidential powers through executive orders, pardons
President Trump flexed his presidential powers Monday, promising executive orders to usher in his agenda. He signaled pardons to come, after President Biden issued his own.
Thousands of Los Angeles homeowners were dropped by their insurers before the Palisades Fire
About 1,600 policies for Pacific Palisades homeowners were dropped by State Farm in July, the state insurance office says.