This January 2019 photo shows construction work for an earthquake retrofit. At left is a special cantilever column made out of steel that was added to give more structural support to the existing ...

Forecasts call for significant fire potential in California this year driven by hot, dry conditions. At the same time, President Trump has weakened three federal agencies that play key roles in the ...

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Data and aid to fight landslides fueled by bigger wildfires and intense storms are imperiled under President Trump.

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California is suing to reverse what it says is an unlawful termination of a grant program that’s been used to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters nationwide. California Attorney General Rob ...

For years, residents of quake-prone California have been warned to get ready for the Big One. With that in mind, wouldn’t it make sense to invest in a program to strengthen buildings that are most in ...

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The Trump administration has canceled $33 million worth of federal funds meant to help pay for earthquake retrofits in California — sparking "grave concern" and a call to reconsider from one of the ...

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