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LA wildfires could clobber California economy as state recovers from a pandemic recession
The fires struck as California’s economy was still recovering from the brief but sharp recession that hit the state five years ago when Newsom ordered shutdowns to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
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California wildfires recovery updates: Thursday, Feb. 13
The peak of a severe storm was expected Thursday, with recent burn scar areas under evacuation orders and warnings.
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Gavin Newsom Changes California Fire Laws After Meeting Trump
Newsom signed the order after returning from Washington, D.C., where he met with President Trump to discuss federal aid.
Serial squatter allegedly exploits dozens of Malibu homeowners — and problem could get worse due to LA wildfires
Malibu real estate agent explains how you can protect yourself amid California tenancy laws after homeowners targeted in ...
Behind the staggering economic toll of the L.A. wildfires
The fires will have a deep and lasting impact on construction, entertainment, retail and other sectors of the Los Angeles ...
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The fires struck as California’s economy was still recovering from the brief but sharp recession that hit the state five years ago when Newsom ordered shutdowns to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials declare California wildfires contained as they begin the long task of recovery
Two of the largest and most deadly wildfires to ravage southern California are fully contained, state officials announced ...
State Farm Was All In on California—Until It Pulled the Plug Before the Fires
Insurer aggressively grew in Los Angeles, despite getting overweight on fire risk, but decided to cut thousands of policies ...
California's $1 billion LA wildfire bill highlights insurers' struggle, analysts say
California's levy of $1 billion on private insurers to help pay out wildfire claims in its state-created safety net program ...
More than 2 million acres of local land in California designated high or very high fire danger areas
Reflecting intensifying wildfires and updated science, new state maps designate more than 2.3 million acres of local land in ...
Funding to fight fires — not crime — is new priority for many California cities
For years, California’s police commissioners have used the image of stolen cars and shattered windows to demand more ...
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U.S. job growth slows following wildfires, severe winter weather
According to the National Association of Home Builders, this month’s data indicates that the labor market is slowing at the ...