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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
The Blotter | Gun found in stolen vehicle
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Plus: Flock safety camera vandalized, car thefts, and stolen cars found.City
City says emergency dispatch center remodel on track to finish on time and within budget
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Plus: Police department celebrates a new hire and a promotion.City
