Near the south end of the Salton Sea, California has a bubbling mud hole that appears to have looked at roads, rail lines, ...

For millions of Californians, 2025 was a year marred by devastating natural disasters. The Palisades and Eaton Fires, which broke out only a week into the year, consumed tens of thousands of acres ...

If you own property in California, you probably already know this, but here’s a reminder of a never-ending risk: natural disasters. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed data from various government and ...

From severe storms to tornadoes, natural disaster statistics reveal that disasters are occurring more frequently and with ...

It’s been one year since the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed homes in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena. And while residents are still figuring out whether and how to rebuild, ...

The pressure to rebuild quickly can leave homeowners vulnerable to costly contractor scams. Here's why they're on the rise — ...

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., blamed California elected officials for the destructive wind and drought-driven wildfires of January 2025. A Senate subcommittee hearing about last year's deadly Los Angeles ...

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A new, $50 million California program is offering property owners between $5,000 and $15,000 to install all-electric appliances into homes being rebuilt following natural disasters. The ratepayer ...