Why experts say California is the best-equipped state to deal with wildfires
California has just experienced one of its worst wildfire seasons in years, despite the Golden State's ample resources to ...
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Fire-ravaged Los Angeles braces for toxic rain runoff
The fires, which began on Jan. 7 and are still not fully contained, have killed 28 people and damaged or destroyed nearly 16,000 structures. The rain will bring cleaner air and improve fire-fighting ...
After fires, Los Angeles gets moonshot moment to rebuild
As Los Angeles recovers from its devastating wildfires, environmental engineers, urban planners and natural disaster experts ...
New satellite images show Russian cargo ships at the key Tartus naval base in Syria, apparently to haul away military equipment
Russia's long-held military presence at Tartus fell into uncertainty after the collapse of the Assad regime last month.
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Tracking the damage and devastation from the Los Angeles wildfires in maps
The Palisades Fire has been the largest in terms of burned areas. The iconic Malibu restaurant Moonshadows was completely ...
Waymo is getting ready to tackle Los Angeles’ freeways. How have the robotaxis fared so far?
The self-driving taxi company Waymo launched in Los Angeles in November, bringing roughly 100 autonomous vehicles to ...
How satellites and AI help fire crews fight wildfires
NOAA satellites paired with AI data analysis also generate alerts but over a wider area. They can detect heat signatures, map ...
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California fires show states’ ‘last resort’ insurance plans could be overwhelmed
In the months before thousands of Los Angeles homes went up in flames, property insurance companies dropped coverage in many ...
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Much-needed rain in Los Angeles triggers mudslides, debris wildfire-ravaged areas
LOS ANGELES – Much-needed rain has arrived in Southern California and is helping with the ongoing wildfire fight across the Los Angeles area. However, the return of the rain has triggered Flash ...
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Here's how climate change fueled the Los Angeles fires
In early January, the stage was set for a wildfire disaster in Los Angeles. A long, hot summer had dried out the plants and vegetation, making it more flammable. Drought conditions dragged on ...
Digital jobs are surging, here's how Los Angeles stacks up
A surge of new jobs has accompanied the digital revolution. But some cities — and groups — are being left behind.
With rain in forecast, weary Los Angeles hopeful of progress against wildfires
By Rich McKay (Reuters) -California firefighters could make more headway in containing three major wildfires burning in and ...