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Los Angeles has launched a new online Disaster Relief Navigator to assist those affected by recent wildfires. Created by Mayor Karen Bass and the Mayor’s Fund,…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will use the Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for staging and processing household hazardous waste from the Palisades Fire.…
A meeting hosted by the National Weather Service in Hutchinson County focused on weather forecasts and wildfire mitigation in the Texas Panhandle. Despite recent snow, the…
The House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee in Colorado passed HB25-1009, a bill aimed at preventing and mitigating wildfires by encouraging local governments to reduce…
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson and Senator Jeff Merkley have introduced the Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act to address the dangers of wildfire smoke and extreme…
Yoshiki Foundation America, led by international superstar Yoshiki, has donated $500,000 to various organizations for disaster relief following the Los Angeles wildfires. Beneficiaries include MusiCares, World…
Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to expedite recovery from the recent Los Angeles-area firestorms. This order suspends California Coastal Act permitting requirements, facilitating…
Malibu Councilmember Criticizes California’s Wildfire Management Prioritizing Nature Over Community
The article discusses a Malibu city councilmember’s criticism of California’s handling of wildfire management, arguing that the state prioritizes environmental concerns over public safety. The council…
Southern California is anticipating a weather pattern change that could bring up to 3 inches of rain, providing relief from the dry conditions that have led…
Prioritizing Wildfire Prevention and Water Infrastructure Over High-Speed Rail Investments
Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo (R-Tulare) introduced legislation to shift $1 billion in annual funding from the California High-Speed Rail Authority to wildfire prevention and water infrastructure…