Should builders permit their own projects? LA considers a radical idea
The recent spate of LA fires has led many different parties to re-examine state and local approaches to building approval.
Politicians rise or fall on disaster response. The LA fires are Gavin Newsom’s big test
Gov. Gavin Newsom's unwavering focus on the Los Angeles fires suggests a politician aware of how the response could define ...
LA Mayor Karen Bass gives mind-boggling excuse for being in Ghana as her city burned
Embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has offered a mind-boggling excuse for being 7,500 miles away in Ghana as her city was ...
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Politicians rise or fall on disaster response. The Los Angeles fires are California Gov. Newsom’s big test
Facing what is expected to be one of the costliest natural disasters in the country’s history, Gavin Newsom has leaned all ...
California has known that disabled people need help in fires. After Los Angeles, can it better prepare for the next one?
California has known for years that it must pay extra attention to people with disabilities and limited mobility during natural disasters. Will it put the lessons of the L.A. fires to use for the next ...
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Newsom emergency proclamation opens door for financial help to repair Santa Cruz Wharf, other damage from late December storms
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an emergency proclamation last week in response to the December storms that caused the partial collapse of the Santa Cruz Wharf and widespread damage throughout the county.