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California consumer group sues to block insurers from adding surcharge following LA fires
A consumer advocacy group has filed a lawsuit to block insurers from charging California customers for $500 million in costs ...
Why a California city may give up these gardens for wildfire safety
City councilmembers in Berkeley, California, are considering law to ban most plants within five feet of houses in ...
‘It shook everything.’ Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits San Diego County, felt across Southern California
The 5.2 quake was centered near Julian. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries but some residents ...
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Why a California city may give up their gardens for wildfire safety
Berkeley is following California’s long desire to remove home vegetation and create "zone-zero rules," beginning with a 2020 law ordering the state's Board of Forestry and Fire Protection to ...
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Fire-Resistant Shrubs To Add To Your California Landscape
When you're planning your landscaping in a fire-prone area like California, choosing the right plants can help add an extra ...
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California consumer group sues to block insurers from adding surcharge following LA fires
Of the top 20 most destructive wildfires in state history, 15 have occurred since 2015, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The state now gives insurers more ...
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'We have to step up': Minister of Forests attends Penticton 5-day Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit
Joining the summit this year are representatives from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) in their growing partnership with B.C. In January 2025, BCWS staff were ...