Should builders permit their own projects? Post-fire LA considers a radical idea
The recent spate of LA fires has led many different parties to re-examine state and local approaches to building approval.
The way L.A. thinks about fires is all wrong, two experts say. They explain how to do better
Two wildfire experts argue that the L.A. destruction didn't have to be as bad as it was. The question isn't whether we can ...
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List of the 25 most beautiful cities in the world is published and America fails with only 2 candidates
In 2024, France was the most visited country in the world, a title it has held for over three decades, attracting more than 100 million international tourists that year. France’s popularity is ...
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Midland County Fire Marshal’s Office joins forces with Securing the Cities Program to Enhance Public Safety
MIDLAND The Midland County Fire Marshal’s Office has announced its active participation in the Securing the Cities (STC) program, a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing the nation’s ...
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Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County remains fully contained by Thursday evening
Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for a week, it has burned 6,625 acres. By Thursday evening, the blaze has been fully contained by a crew ...
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Extreme demand took down LA's water system during the Palisades Fire. Here's how other U.S. cities can prepare
As thousands of homes started to burn across Los Angeles on Jan. 7, fire hydrants stopped working. The rapid spread of flames in winds up to 100 miles per hour was happening too quickly for water ...