Tag #California

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Southern California Wildfires: 28 Dead, Thousands Evacuated

Southern California wildfires have killed at least 28 people, damaged over 16,000 structures across 45 square miles, and prompted evacuations for tens of thousands amid strong winds and drought conditions; ABC News launched #SoCalStrong to aid victims.

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Paradise Wildfire Recovery: Lessons for Los Angeles

After the 2018 Paradise, California wildfire, Jen Goodlin returned to lead the Rebuild Paradise Foundation, focusing on practical recovery efforts such as funding pre-construction costs, septic repairs, and creating defensible space around homes to reduce future fire risk, offering valuable lessons ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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California's $20 Minimum Wage: Mixed Results for Fast Food

California's landmark $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers, implemented in April 2023, has yielded mixed results, with employees reporting significant financial improvements while some large chains claim negative impacts on profits and employment.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Tyra Banks Loses Home in Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

Supermodel Tyra Banks revealed on "Sunrise on 7" that she lost her Los Angeles home in recent wildfires that have scorched tens of thousands of acres, destroyed thousands of structures, and resulted in 27 deaths in the Los Angeles area.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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US Hit by Simultaneous Wildfires and Winter Storm

Simultaneous wildfires in California, causing over 12,000 damaged or destroyed buildings and 27 deaths, and a severe winter storm impacting the Southern US, prompting states of emergency and affecting around 40 million people with weather warnings, highlight the nation's vulnerability to extreme wea...

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Santa Ana Winds Fuel Devastating California Wildfires Amidst Drought and Response Criticism

Southern California faces renewed "Particularly Dangerous Situation" fire warnings due to Santa Ana winds (reaching 100mph gusts) amid severe drought, causing at least 27 deaths, thousands of destroyed homes, and ongoing evacuations affecting 41,000; the disaster exposes systemic weaknesses in LA's ...

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Hughes Fire Erupts in Los Angeles County, Prompting Evacuations

A new wildfire, the Hughes fire, ignited near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County on Wednesday, rapidly spreading to over 5,000 acres, prompting evacuations near residential areas and schools; this comes after recent destructive fires in the same region.

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Pacific Palisades Fire Victims Sue LADWP for Negligence

A lawsuit filed against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power alleges that the failure to maintain the Santa Ynez Reservoir left firefighters with insufficient water to fight the Pacific Palisades Fire, causing widespread property damage, injuries, and at least eight deaths.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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San Joaquin County Defies Trump Immigration Crackdown

Following President Trump's immigration crackdown, San Joaquin County Sheriff and Stockton Police announced they will only assist ICE in cases involving criminal undocumented immigrants, prioritizing community safety and adhering to California's Senate Bill 54, which restricts state and local law en...

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Reduced Inequality
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Southern California Faces Renewed Wildfire Threat Amid High Winds

High winds, gusting up to 100 mph in the mountains, returned to Southern California on Tuesday, sparking at least two new wildfires and endangering areas already battling major blazes that began on January 7th, killing 27 and destroying over 14,000 structures.

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Poway Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations, Quickly Contained

A brush fire near Pomerado Road and Ted Williams Parkway in Poway, California, prompted evacuations on Monday afternoon, but was stopped by the Poway Fire Department by 3 p.m., aided by CalFire and air support. A suspect was arrested in a separate brush fire near the Griffith Observatory in Los Ange...

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Santa Ana Winds Fuel Devastating California Wildfires Amidst Drought and Resource Concerns

Santa Ana winds bring "Particularly Dangerous Situation" red flag warnings to Los Angeles and Ventura counties, exacerbating severe drought conditions and fueling wildfires that have already killed 27 people, destroyed thousands of homes, and displaced 41,000 residents; the LAFD's preparedness is no...

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