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California Governor Calls for Independent Investigation of Dry Fire Hydrants

Reports of fire hydrants failing to operate during initial response to Palisades Fire in Southern CA prompted Newsom to demand an official inquiry into failure.

Wildfires and Climate Policies Driving Up California’s Electricity Rates

Not only are electricity rates in California among the highest in the nation, they’re growing faster than in other states, according to report from state’s LAO.
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00:03:13

Death Toll Rises to 10 as Thousands of Homes Destroyed in LA Fires

At least 10 people have now been killed and thousands of homes destroyed by the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area, LA County officials have confirmed.
00:02:32

California Governor Announces First High-Speed Rail Track to Be Laid in Next Couple of Years

Gov. Newsom announces first high-speed rail track to be laid in next couple of years. Passengers could ride trains by as early as 2030, officials estimated.
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After fire hydrants ran dry in Palisades, city officials blame ‘tremendous demand’

As wildfires raged across Los Angeles crews battling blaze face additional burden, fire hydrants in the Pacific Palisades had little to no water flowing out.
00:10:51

Pacific Palisades Fire: Newsom Declares State of Emergency, 30,000 Ordered to Evacuate

At least 30,000 people were ordered to evacuate their homes on Jan. 7 after a fast-moving wildfire erupted in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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Thousands of Californians Flee Massive Palisades Fire Fueled by Strong Winds

Fast-moving wildfire erupted in Southern CA coastal city of Pacific Palisades, 20 miles west of LA, destroying homes as Santa Ana winds ripped through region.
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New York City’s Congestion Pricing Plan Starts on Jan. 5: Everything You Need to Know

With congestion pricing, MTA hopes to raise money for upgrades to New York’s aging transit systems. Here are answers to questions about congestion pricing.