California
Fires
Moss Landing battery blaze: Officials demand independent investigation of lithium-ion fire
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Without a proven system to fight battery fires, the blaze was still burning itself out Monday.Fires
CPUC approves plan to require frequent inspections of PG&E fire safety practices
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One of the things California Public Utilities Commission will ask PG&E: can safety concerns be raised without fear of retaliation?Bay Area
The loneliness of remote work: Older adults most affected by the loss of social networks
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Loneliness is linked to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, dementia, high cholesterol, diabetes and other health problems.animals
SF SPCA waives puppy adoption fees as local shelters receive animals displaced by LA fires
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The East Bay SPCA is also looking to place refugee dogs just arrived from the Los Angeles County Animal Care Center.Bay Area
Newsom appoints two Bay Area residents to state high-speed rail, water commissions
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Alexandre Makler, of Berkeley, has been reappointed to the water commission; and Peter Whippy, of Alamo, appointed to the state rail authority.climate change
Breaking news: California withdraws diesel truck ban, other clean-air rules as Trump prepares to take office
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State officials have long considered the rules essential to cleaning up California’s severe air pollution and combating climate change.Bay Area
All hands on deck: Bay Area’s response to LA fire zone expands as losses top 40,000 acres
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Just because the Bay Area isn’t suffering though massive wildfires doesn’t mean its firefighters aren’t hard at work.commentary
Commentary | As LA fires rage, Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass are targets in the blame game
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Newsom and Bass couldn't have prevented wind-propelled flames from igniting homes and businesses around the city.dogs
