Northern California lithium battery storage plant catches fire — and it’s not the first time
The blaze broke out late Thursday at the Monterey County plant that stores and sells power to Pacific Gas & Electric.
As the smoke clears, L.A. residents face a complicated and uncertain recovery
Many displaced by the L.A. fires are living in a perpetual state of limbo, stuck between a crisis that is vast and ongoing, and a recovery that has yet to truly begin.
Thousands of Australians without power as heavy rain, damaging winds lash New South Wales
Tens of thousands of people in Australia's New South Wales state were without power on Saturday after a low pressure system brought damaging winds and heavy rains, sparking flood warnings.
U.S. Resolves Civil Rights Inquiry Into Illinois Deputy’s Killing of Black Woman
While the Justice Department found no discriminatory practices in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, 36, Sangamon County ...
Firefighter union rallies behind LAFD chief, denounces unsigned attack on her performance
The union defended Crowley after a letter claiming to be from retired and active LAFD chief officers assailed the chief over ...
Adoptable dogs from overwhelmed LA shelters airlifted to Bay Area
Overwhelmed animal shelters in fire-ravaged Los Angeles County are continuing to receive a helping hand — or paw — from Bay ...
Fire at world’s largest battery storage plant is 'wake-up call for industry'
San Francisco – A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant in Northern California smoldered Friday after sending ...
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The LA fires raise many questions for renters. LAist has answers
What happens to security deposits? Who pays for repairs? LAist answers these and other questions from tenants affected by the ...
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Petaluma receives $637,000 grant toward new emergency operations center
The grant of over $637,000, announced last spring by Rep. Jared Huffman, was officially approved in a 6-0 consent calendar ...
How To Access Retirement Savings Early and Penalty-Free For Disaster Relief
If you’ve been affected by a major disaster, such as the wildfires in California, you may be eligible to tap your retirement ...