What’s Causing California’s Annual Wildfires
For the second year in a row, wildfires in California have killed dozens of people, forced thousands from their homes and caused billions of dollars in property damage. And once again, investigators are eying power lines owned by the state’.....»»
California Wildfires Continue to Burn
California Wildfires Continue to Burn California spent more than 50% of annual firefighting budget in 40 days At least 13 large fires raged across California Friday, threaten.....»»
‘California’s a Mess.’ Trump Says ‘Old Trees’ Are Causing State’s Wildfires
President Trump lashed out at Democrat-governed California, warning its leaders to clean up forests. .....»»
HBO’s ‘Westworld’ Set Burns Down in California Fire
The Woolsey Fire is one of three wildfires causing death and damage across California. The set for HBO’s hit show Westworld has .....»»
Critics ask what took PG&E so long on wildfire safety effort
Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. is promising to spend more than $2 billion this year to improve wildfire prevention after its equipment was blamed for causing more than 1,500 Northern California wildfires since 2014......»»
Five PG&E directors to remain in revamped board
PG&E Corp expects only five of its current 10-strong board to stand for reelection at an annual shareholder meeting in May, as it restructures after filing for bankruptcy last month because of potential liabilities from California wildfires......»»
Eaze cannabis delivery drivers threaten strike ahead of annual pot day
California cannabis delivery drivers and workers at Eaze/Stachs say contract negotiation.....»»
Eaze cannabis delivery drivers threaten strike ahead of annual pot holiday
California cannabis delivery drivers and workers at Eaze/Stachs say contract negotiation.....»»
California"s home insurance crisis: What went wrong, how it can be fixed and what owners can do
Major insurers have pulled back from California's homeowners market, citing wildfires, inflation and other challenges. But there are steps at-risk homeowners can tak.....»»
An enormous Sequoia tree is still smoldering and emitting smoke months after California"s devastating wildfires
Embers from the 2020 Castle Fire continued to smolder from inside the tree, which could be 1,000 years old, despite rain and snow. A smoldering tree in Sequoia National Park.....»»
California lawyer accuses drugmakers of causing opioid addiction, WSJ reports
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Who will be climate’s Coinbase? Plus, California blinks on fracking
By David Callaway, Callaway Climate Insights This week in wildfires: The Fire Information for Resource Management System reported five new incidents in the U.S. and Canada, four large fires........»»
Movie Biz: Awards season gets into gear
Pandemic? What pandemic? Riotous attacks on the Capitol? An impeachment trial of somebody no longer President? Space lasers starting wildfires in California? Let’s talk about what really matters: the recent Golden Globes and Screen Actors G.....»»
Disneyland is scrapping its annual pass program
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are axing their annual pass program as they look to better manage pandemic-era crowds. Pass holders who paid for days beyond the parks' closure .....»»
Bruton Smith easily survives call to vote him off the Sonic Automotive board
The California Public Employees Retirement System’s call for Sonic Automotive Inc. shareholders to vote against chairman and founder Bruton Smith and six longtime directors garnered weak support at last week’s annual meeting. None of the 10 ca.....»»
VidCon is latest SoCal event to cancel amid coronavirus crisis
VidCon held out on canceling its 11th annual U.S. convention amid the growing coronavirus pandemic. But on Monday, the organization finally announced it would hold its event scheduled for June 17–20 in Anaheim, California, as planned. The gathe.....»»
PG&E pleads guilty to 84 counts of manslaughter over Camp fire
The utility admitted its equipment probably caused 10 wildfires last year in Northern and Central California......»»
Hotel industry seeks WARN waiver, minimum wage delay amid COVID-19 pandemic
The California hotel industry is asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to suspend the reporting requirements under the state's WARN law and delay implementation of annual increases in the minimum wage, citing hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lynn Moh.....»»
Apple shifts annual developers conference to online-only format
Apple Inc on Friday moved its annual developers conference in San Jose, California, in June entirely online, citing the "current health situation.".....»»
These US cities face an uncertain future
We live in an age of uncertainty, whether that's the threat of climate change or the loss of business and jobs. From California's devastating wildfires and Seat.....»»
The year"s biggest video game development trade show just got "postponed" due to concerns over the ongoing coronavirus outbreak
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images For the first time in over 30 years, the annual Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, California is "pos.....»»