Los Angeles Had Substandard Hydrants Near Devastating Fire’s Starting Point
The Palisades fire first took hold in a neighborhood where many hydrants had only a single, small outlet for firefighters to ...
Trump admin may ax more than 1,000 EPA workers hired under Biden’s renewable energy push: report
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is eyeing downsizing by more than 1,000 employees, many of whom were hired by the ...
California lawmaker calls for changes to help keep fire hydrants working during wildfires
Assemblymember Steve Bennett is proposing legislation to better protect water supplies during a wildfire. Here's why.
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President Joe Biden says he won't pardon himself before leaving White House
WASHINGTON ― President Joe Biden said Friday he will not issue a preemptive pardon for himself as he considers pre-pardoning adversaries of President-elect Donald Trump who he fears could be ...
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For some affluent homeowners, private fire hydrants are in big demand after devastating LA wildfires
Before evacuating from her Malibu home the day the Palisades fire erupted, Cassandra Riera soaked the plants in her yard, ...
Video of Hurricane Helene survivor moving into apartment captured under Biden | Fact check
The video was captured on Jan. 9, according to FEMA. President Donald Trump was sworn into office more than a week later on ...
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The Mercury’s Sound Off for Friday, January 31
Project 2025: January 20, 2025 — The Lords of Billions gather in DC to celebrate the master of MAGA. The government of the ...
For some affluent homeowners in L.A., private fire hydrants in big demand
Before evacuating from her Malibu home the day the Palisades fire erupted, Cassandra Riera soaked the plants in her yard, ...
In fire-torn Altadena, House Dems urge against conditions on federal aid: "That is not what Americans do"
While visiting the wildfire-torn community of Altadena Thursday, leading House Democrats called for federal assistance ...
Fact Check: AI-generated rainbow fire hydrant is shared by critics of LA fire response
A rainbow-colored fire hydrant presented as a real image of California's state government supposedly prioritizing inclusive policies over providing water was AI-generated, not authentic.
Extreme demand took down LA's water system during the Palisades Fire. Here's how other U.S. cities can prepare
Some 20% of hydrants failed during the fight to save the Pacific Palisades from LA’s massive fire on Jan. 7. Here’s how other ...
California wildfires latest: Rain brings relief — and mudslides — to burn areas in Los Angeles
More than an inch of rain fell in parts of Los Angeles Monday afternoon, triggering flash flood watches and warnings in areas ...