Daniel Lurie inaugurated as San Francisco's new mayor: 'This is where our comeback begins'
Levi Strauss heir and nonprofit executive Daniel Lurie was sworn in Wednesday as the 46th mayor of San Francisco. He vowed a ...
Los Angeles wildfires claim 5 lives and leave thousands homeless in a 'historic natural disaster'
Raging wildfires engulfed Los Angeles County, claiming lives, destroying homes, and forcing mass evacuations. Fierce winds ...
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Resources for SoCal fire victims, evacuees and first responders
The rideshare service Lyft is offering vouchers to help people get to and from shelters. The offer — up to two rides per ...
Airbnb, Gyms, Restaurants and More Open Their Doors for LA Wildfire Evacuees
A number of city organizations like gyms, restaurants and more are offering services for evacuees of the Los Angeles ...
Los Angeles wildfires kill five and trigger exodus as firefighters battle blazes
But just a few hours later, the sun was blotted out by black skies as L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone broke the ...
Wilkinson 'committed' to consumer carbon tax, open to emissions cap changes as he considers Liberal leadership
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says he would be 'committed' to the consumer carbon tax should he become Liberal leader and prime minister, despite the policy’s unpopularity.
Energy minister 'committed' to consumer carbon tax as he considers Liberal leadership
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says he would be 'committed' to the consumer carbon tax should he become Liberal leader and prime minister, despite the policy’s unpopularity.
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Los Angeles Residents Displaced by the Wildfires Can Get Free Housing on Airbnb — and Other Resources for Locals and Travelers in LA
As wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles, we are gathering resources to help locals and travelers who are currently being displaced by the fires. In the Pacific Palisades, the Palisades Fire ...
Los Angeles mayor slashed fire budget last year, prioritized homeless population
Los Angeles slashed its fire department's budget last year while prioritizing spending for its homeless population, a move that has fallen under scrutiny as wildfires rage.
Animal Shelters Are Stretched Thin With Displaced Pets
Some owners fled with their pets, but a network of facilities in the Los Angeles area is straining to care for the hundreds ...
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Fewer people in L.A. County were homeless last year; more got off the street
More people were moved into permanent and interim housing during the 2023-24 fiscal year, signifying improved performance for ...
Opinion
California conflagration is not a natural disaster, but Gavin Newsom’s disaster
California's wildfires are a disaster, but they're no mere accident when Gov. Gavin Newsom's policies are responsible for creating them.