While scientists were able to save and move some creatures in the aftermath, researchers are worried about the prospects for ...

A Ventura County lawmaker is proposing new wildfire resilience standards that would require water providers to ensure full ...

As a Los Angeles-based firm, we are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the recent wildfires. We remain committed to supporting our ...

Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,706.6 acres after being active for 29 days. A crew of 800 firefighters managed to contain the blaze entirely ...

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State Farm, which already has rate increase requests pending, asked state officials to approve more insurance price increases ...

Despite the rain, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was continuing its “Phase 2” wildfire-debris removal efforts Wednesday, ...

Why it matters: In total, 280 childcare facilities remain closed due to fire damage, according to numbers released last week ...

This study examines the impact of geographically limited disasters on health care quality performance scores of Medicare Advantage contracts, finding limited impact on performance scores.

Photos and videos capturing of the aftermath showed a large portion of the home's roof along with debris floating down the ...

Los Angeles experienced one of the most devastating wildfires in the city's history in January 2025, as a new report from ...