Back-to-Back Atmospheric River Storms Batter California, Bringing Both Relief and Chaos A series of back-to-back atmospheric river storms began to pummel Los Angeles county Tuesday night, delivering much-needed moisture to the drought-stricken region while raising concerns about potential mudslides and flooding.The storms, which arrived ahead of another potential round of Santa Ana winds, … Read more
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is grappling with the looming threat of substantial financial liabilities following its response to the devastating Palisades Fire.According to a report by Pacific Investment Management Co. (Pimco), the utility’s handling of the crisis could lead to important financial repercussions, perhaps impacting its $19 billion in outstanding … Read more
High Winds Threaten Southern California with New Wildfire Risks As Los Angeles continues to recover from the devastating wildfires that ravaged neighborhoods earlier this month, high winds are once again posing a significant threat to Southern California.The region, already grappling with the aftermath of the blazes that destroyed over 14,000 structures and claimed at least … Read more
Southern California Braces for Santa ana Winds as Wildfires Continue to Ravage the Region Southern California is once again under siege as powerful Santa Ana winds sweep across the region, exacerbating the already dire wildfire situation. On Tuesday, new blazes erupted while two major fires—the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire—continued to burn for … Read more
Southern California Extends Wood-Burning Ban Amid Air Quality Concerns A meaningful portion of Southern California faces an extended ban on wood burning, impacting both indoor and outdoor fireplaces. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) announced the measure, effective until at least 11:59 p.m. Monday, December 23rd, in response to projected high air pollution … Read more