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Trump could play politics with California disaster relief, emergency experts warn

For decades, Californians could rely on the federal government for help. “The modern era of emergency management … is forever ...

California Gov. Newsom pre-deploys firefighting resources to Southern California ahead of fire weather

Gov. Gavin Newsom has directed state first responders to take early and proactive steps to protect Southern California ...

Wildfire risk spikes with high temps as winds whip up in Southern California

An autumn heat wave accompanied by gusty winds raised the wildfire risk for Southern California, with forecasters warning ...

Red flag conditions prompt power shutoffs in parts of Southern California

Strong winds, soaring temperatures and low humidity have triggered Public Power Safety Shutoffs by Southern California Edison ...

Fire crews pre-deployed as red flag warning hits Southern California

With the first Santa Ana wind event of the season bringing increased fire danger to a warm and dry Southern California this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom has decided to send additional firefighting ...
Los Angeles Times

ER doctors say we need to pay more attention to heat

Across Southern California, emergency room workers are primed for the wave of patients that pour in as heat waves like the current one drag into their second, third and fourth days. Heat takes an ...