Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires
In this month’s wind-driven wildfires in Southern California, evacuation alerts for some neighborhoods came long after homes ...
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In times of crisis, states have few tools to fight misinformation
When natural disasters such as the Los Angeles wildfires hit, they act as flashpoints of misinformation, and Community Notes-type programs are not effective enough in combating the falsehoods, said ...
L.A. County says state housing laws stand in way of rebuilding. Advocates disagree
A request by L.A. County to temporarily waive state housing laws drew the ire from advocates who accused the county of ...
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Fire debris prompts LA County beach closures until further notice
What the closure covers: The closure starts at Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach and will stay in effect ...
Stretch LA County beaches closed indefinitely due to debris runoff from wildfires
Several miles of coastline spanning from Malibu to Santa Monica have been closed indefinitely due to the risk of toxic ...
L.A. fire updates: Beaches closed from Malibu to Playa del Rey because of debris runoff
Recent rainfall and increased debris from fire zones have prompted Los Angeles County public health officials to issue an ...
How climate risks could affect property taxes in Fla., Calif., and elsewhere
Natural disasters affect property taxes, which can be shocking to homeowners, especially as they head into tax season.