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Climate Change Increased Southern California Fire Risk by 35%
A new report by the World Weather Attribution group finds that climate change made the extreme weather conditions that fueled the recent Southern California fires, which killed at least 29 people and destroyed over 16,000 buildings, about 35% more likely; the report also highlights the interaction o...
Climate Change Increased Southern California Fire Risk by 35%
A new report by the World Weather Attribution group finds that climate change made the extreme weather conditions that fueled the recent Southern California fires, which killed at least 29 people and destroyed over 16,000 buildings, about 35% more likely; the report also highlights the interaction o...
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24% Bias Score
Climate Change Exacerbated 2024 Los Angeles Wildfires
Climate change increased the likelihood of the devastating 2024 Los Angeles fires by 35 percent, making the prolonged dry period 2.4 times more probable and extending fire-conducive weather by 23 days; dense vegetation from prior wet years further exacerbated the situation.
Climate Change Exacerbated 2024 Los Angeles Wildfires
Climate change increased the likelihood of the devastating 2024 Los Angeles fires by 35 percent, making the prolonged dry period 2.4 times more probable and extending fire-conducive weather by 23 days; dense vegetation from prior wet years further exacerbated the situation.
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36% Bias Score
Sacramento Sheriff's Office Limits 911 Response to Mental Health Calls, Endangering First Responders
Due to a court ruling on qualified immunity, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is refusing to respond to certain 911 calls involving mental health crises, leaving firefighters without backup and families with limited options, causing immediate safety concerns for first responders and those expe...
Sacramento Sheriff's Office Limits 911 Response to Mental Health Calls, Endangering First Responders
Due to a court ruling on qualified immunity, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is refusing to respond to certain 911 calls involving mental health crises, leaving firefighters without backup and families with limited options, causing immediate safety concerns for first responders and those expe...
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40% Bias Score
H5N9 Avian Influenza Outbreak in California Leads to Mass Culling
A highly pathogenic H5N9 avian influenza strain caused a significant outbreak at a California duck farm starting November 23, 2024, leading to the culling of over 118,000 birds; this is the first time H5N9 has caused severe disease in American poultry.
H5N9 Avian Influenza Outbreak in California Leads to Mass Culling
A highly pathogenic H5N9 avian influenza strain caused a significant outbreak at a California duck farm starting November 23, 2024, leading to the culling of over 118,000 birds; this is the first time H5N9 has caused severe disease in American poultry.
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16% Bias Score
California Woman Sentenced for "Birth Tourism" Scheme
A California woman, Phoebe Dong, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for running a business that helped over 100 pregnant Chinese women obtain US citizenship for their babies via birthright citizenship, involving deception of US authorities.
California Woman Sentenced for "Birth Tourism" Scheme
A California woman, Phoebe Dong, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for running a business that helped over 100 pregnant Chinese women obtain US citizenship for their babies via birthright citizenship, involving deception of US authorities.
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60% Bias Score
Mudslides, Road Closures Hit Southern California Burn Areas After Heavy Rains
Heavy rains caused mudslides and debris flows in Southern California burn areas over the weekend, including Malibu and Altadena, prompting road closures, school cancellations, and safety warnings; the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Malibu.
Mudslides, Road Closures Hit Southern California Burn Areas After Heavy Rains
Heavy rains caused mudslides and debris flows in Southern California burn areas over the weekend, including Malibu and Altadena, prompting road closures, school cancellations, and safety warnings; the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Malibu.
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24% Bias Score
Climate Change Exacerbated Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
Climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the January 2023 Los Angeles wildfires by 35% and 6%, respectively, causing 28 deaths and 190,000 evacuations due to hotter, drier conditions and a longer fire season.
Climate Change Exacerbated Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
Climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the January 2023 Los Angeles wildfires by 35% and 6%, respectively, causing 28 deaths and 190,000 evacuations due to hotter, drier conditions and a longer fire season.
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36% Bias Score
Climate Change Increases Likelihood of Devastating California Wildfires"
Early 2025 wildfires in the Los Angeles area, fueled by climate change-induced dry conditions and Santa Ana winds, killed 29 and destroyed over 16,000 buildings; a study shows a 35% increased likelihood of such events due to global warming.
Climate Change Increases Likelihood of Devastating California Wildfires"
Early 2025 wildfires in the Los Angeles area, fueled by climate change-induced dry conditions and Santa Ana winds, killed 29 and destroyed over 16,000 buildings; a study shows a 35% increased likelihood of such events due to global warming.
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20% Bias Score
LASD Deputies Rescue Elderly Woman During Eaton Fire
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies rescued a 100-year-old deaf woman and another resident from an Altadena elderly living center during the Eaton Fire on January 8th, navigating power outages and advancing flames to locate them.
LASD Deputies Rescue Elderly Woman During Eaton Fire
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies rescued a 100-year-old deaf woman and another resident from an Altadena elderly living center during the Eaton Fire on January 8th, navigating power outages and advancing flames to locate them.
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20% Bias Score
TikTok Star Fatally Shot in LA County Mall Parking Lot
17-year-old TikTok star Nahsiyah "Siyah" Turner was fatally shot in a Los Angeles County mall parking lot on January 18, causing the area to be shut down while police investigated; the cause of the shooting is unknown.
TikTok Star Fatally Shot in LA County Mall Parking Lot
17-year-old TikTok star Nahsiyah "Siyah" Turner was fatally shot in a Los Angeles County mall parking lot on January 18, causing the area to be shut down while police investigated; the cause of the shooting is unknown.
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24% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Cause $250 Billion in Losses, Exposing Climate Change's Impact on Insurance
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have caused up to $250 billion in economic losses, destroyed 16,000 buildings, and forced mass evacuations, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on insurance affordability and accessibility.
Los Angeles Wildfires Cause $250 Billion in Losses, Exposing Climate Change's Impact on Insurance
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have caused up to $250 billion in economic losses, destroyed 16,000 buildings, and forced mass evacuations, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on insurance affordability and accessibility.
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44% Bias Score
Felony Vandalism of Waymo Robotaxi Highlights Growing Threat to Autonomous Vehicles
A Waymo robotaxi in Los Angeles was vandalized, causing over \$400 in damage, leading to felony charges; this incident exemplifies a rising trend of AV vandalism across several US cities, highlighting the need for stronger legal frameworks and public awareness campaigns.
Felony Vandalism of Waymo Robotaxi Highlights Growing Threat to Autonomous Vehicles
A Waymo robotaxi in Los Angeles was vandalized, causing over \$400 in damage, leading to felony charges; this incident exemplifies a rising trend of AV vandalism across several US cities, highlighting the need for stronger legal frameworks and public awareness campaigns.
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48% Bias Score
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