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2 forums to be held for public input on Oakland police vehicle pursuit policy
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The proposal to update the policy came after criticism from Gov. Gavin Newsom about the city’s pursuit policy as he assigned more CHP officers to help patrol the city.Bay Area
Bay Area firefighters, including a team from Piedmont, deployed to aid LA County as massive blazes rage on
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Four firefighters and an engine were deployed Wednesday to assist with the Palisades Fire.California
LA fires could drastically drive up insurance premiums — and test California’s new market rules
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A preliminary estimate of the economic toll from this set of fires is $52 billion to $57 billion — and they are continuing to burn.City
Fire Department reminds residents how to prepare for wildfires
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The disaster that is still unfolding in LA underscores the importance of work that should take place year-round.Oakland
Barbara Lee officially declares her candidacy for Oakland mayor, promises to be ‘hands on’
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The newly retired congresswoman, now 78, first got her start as chief of staff for US Representative Ron Dellums, who later served as Oakland mayor from 2007-2011.wildfires
LA fires underscore how much California has to lose if Trump withholds disaster aid
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The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster.wildfires
California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating
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Whatever NIMBYism that gave comfort to some Californians — never having a fire in their community before — no longer applies to most areas.California
Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain
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This season’s huge — possibly unprecedented — disparity works in favor of the state’s water supplies.City
