California lawmakers discuss faulty emergency alert systems after Southern California wildfires
We can see just how a disruption or a delay in notifications can literally lead to death for some,” one lawmaker says.
3 people in 2 states charged in attempts to defraud FEMA over California wildfire benefit claims
Three individuals have been charged with fraudulently seeking FEMA relief funds by falsely claiming their properties were ...
California regulator mulls State Farm’s request for 22% premium hike for homeowners after LA fires
California's top insurance regulator says he will approve an emergency request from State Farm to raise home insurance rates ...
Emergency management officials not to blame for west Altadena alert failures, sources say
County fire or sheriff’s officials appear to have failed to set the alerts in motion, leaving many west Altadena residents to ...
FEMA extends deadline for Los Angeles wildfire victims to apply for federal aid
Assistance from FEMA can help individuals with rental assistance, temporary housing, home repairs, personal property losses ...
Three accused of defrauding FEMA with fake claims of SoCal wildfire damage
The defendants filed false claims asserting that their homes had been damaged or destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton fires, ...
Crashes and Disasters
A Lakewood, a Paramount and a Texas resident face charges for allegedly filing false claims with two illegally receiving ...
With Altadena's delayed Eaton Fire evacuation alerts, Supervisor Barger says she's "not going to place blame"
As an investigation continues into the delayed evacuation alerts sent to Altadena residents — all in an area of the community where all 17 Eaton Fire victims died — accountability for the local ...