Airbnb offers Southern California wildfire victims temporary housing
Airbnb said Wednesday that it is teaming up with 211 LA on a free temporary housing initiative in response to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
California insurance crisis: List of carriers that have fled or reduced coverage in the state
California has been hit with an exodus of property insurance companies in recent years, and the state's ongoing wildfires threaten to make the problem worse.
California wildfires could cost insurers $20B, highest in state’s history
An analysis by JPMorgan estimates that the insured losses from the Southern California wildfires could exceed $20 billion and push overall economic losses to $50 billion.
Sizzler offering free meals to California fire victims, responders at several locations
Four Sizzler restaurants in California are offering free meals to wildfire evacuees and first responders as five wildfires continue to rage in the Los Angeles area.
California fires: Insurance companies dropping coverage and fleeing the state due to decades-old law
A California law passed in 1988 and its regulations play a significant role in why insurance companies are fleeing the state, experts say.
California wildfire backlash: State Farm, other insurers slammed for dropping coverage
The outbreak of deadly wildfires in Southern California has prompted criticism of insurers who have dropped coverage in the state due to regulations that make it hard to price for risk.
Photos capture wildfires scorching Southern California homes, businesses
Photos captured the multiple wildfires that Southern California firefighters have been battling. Four fires raging in Los Angeles County remained 0% contained as of midday Wednesday.
Elon Musk announces SpaceX will provide free Starlink terminals in LA amid raging fires
As fires rage in California, Elon Musk announced that SpaceX will supply free Starlink terminals to impacted areas in Los Angeles.
California wildfires prompt scrutiny of federal, state rules hampering mitigation efforts
The devastating wind-driven wildfires impacting Southern California have prompted some to criticize federal and state rules that impede mitigation efforts.
Chick-fil-A's lemon-squeezing robots cut over 10,000 labor hours per day: report
Chick-fil-A's lemon-squeezing site north of Los Angeles has cut nearly 10,000 hours of work per day by processing lemons into lemon juice later used for lemonade.
Los Angeles fires: Video shows McDonald's restaurant engulfed in flames
Footage shows a McDonald's restaurant was overcome by flames as firefighters worked to contain the blaze from the Eaton Fire near Pasadena, California.
California's 'ambitious' policies to reduce greenhouse gases drive surge in electricity costs: report
California officials released a report revealing that electricity prices in the state are the second highest in the nation, partly due to greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
Universal Studios Hollywood closes due to California wildfires
Universal Studios Hollywood said “extreme winds and fire conditions" have prompted it to keep its theme park gates and Universal CityWalk closed Wednesday.
Tens of thousands of Amazon workers return to in-person work in Washington
Tens of thousands of more vehicles hit the road in the Seattle metro area on Monday after Amazon workers had to return to the office for the first full week in years.
LA vegan restaurant that started serving meat closes after 14 years
A Los Angeles restaurant that was once a staple for vegans closed its doors after 14 years in business, the business announced on social media.
Elon Musk says Tesla will get Cybertruck 'back on the road' after Las Vegas explosion
Elon Musk says Tesla will fix up the Cybertruck and "get it back on the road" after explosion outside of Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.
Elon Musk immediately jumped in to assist after Cybertruck explosion, says suspect 'picked the wrong vehicle'
Telsa CEO Elon Musk highlights a sheriff's suggestion that a Tesla Cybertruck limited the damage caused by an explosion at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas
Fumes in cockpit forces Hawaiian-bound flight to return to Seattle
A Hawaiian-bound flight was forced to return to Seattle after reports of fumes coming out of the cockpit shortly after taking off.
Egg prices in California reach $9 per dozen in some areas
Egg prices in California have increased to nearly $9 per dozen in some areas due to the outbreak of bird flu across the state, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot won by player in California
The winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sold in California, the first time the grand prize was won in more than three months.

















