California Henry Stern

California is years behind in implementing a law to make homes more fire resistant

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Reeling from destructive wildfires, including the deadliest in California history, state lawmakers in 2020 passed new requirements for clearing combustible materials like dead plants and wooden furniture within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of homes in risky areas.

Bill McEwen · 5d

California Years Behind in Implementing Law to Make Homes More Fire Resistant

California's delay in implementing crucial fire safety regulations leaves homes vulnerable to devastating wildfires.

KPBS · 3h

Resistance state: Tracking California’s lawsuits against the new Trump administration

California’s Democratic leaders set aside tens of millions of dollars to challenge President Donald Trump’s executive orders and policies.

4don MSN

Despite the Risks, California Keeps Building Homes Where Wildfires Burn

To many ecologists, economists and other experts on California wildfire risk, the vow to rebuild is part of a familiar ...

The Bakersfield Californian1dOpinion

LOIS HENRY: Kern subbasin’s groundwater plan still not up to snuff in state’s eyes

Kern water managers struck out again on their fourth attempt to write an adequate plan to protect the region’s groundwater, ...

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Eight applicants seek vacant Encinitas City Council spot

Eight people are vying to fill Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers’ former District 4 City Council seat, and one of them could be picked for the job Wednesday. The council is proposing to interview all eight ...

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Mark Joseph Stern

This Critique of the Supreme Court’s Gun Logic Really Got Under Alito’s and Thomas’ Skin ...

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