Column: Earthquakes and fires always stalk L.A. But our greatest danger is denial.
If you buy into stereotypes and myths, the climate in Southern California is splendid and the people are laid back. Lies. The ...
Rents rise as refugees from the fires squeeze into L.A.’s tight housing market
The Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed or damaged more than 8,500 homes in an already tight housing market. Experts said the ...
Los Angeles Wildfires Spark Interest in Adobe, Natural Building Materials
Fans of "natural building" techniques, like the cob used by Pedersen, see need and opportunity. Adobe bricks made of clay, ...
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In Scorched Altadena, Volunteers Did a Lot of the Real Work
My hometown of Pasadena, which lies to the northeast of Los Angeles and borders Altadena, was a tranquil ... to better prepare for looming threats of earthquakes, wildfires, and mudslides?
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Los Angeles wildfires spark interest in adobe, natural building materials
County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents Altadena, said "Everything is ... is whether earthen materials are appropriate for earthquake country. Sasha Rabin, who advocates for and builds ...
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Los Angeles wildfires spark interest in adobe, natural building materials
ALTADENA, California-Ms Marialyce Pedersen ... given the risks of a region plagued by earthquakes as well as firestorms. But some officials discussing the rebuilding effort have signalled openness ...
LA's Olympic venues were spared by wildfires, but the city's rebuild could impact the Games' runup
The devastation wrought by the deadly wildfires that ravaged sections of Los Angeles have left an indelible imprint on the ...
Why all California homeowners could be on the hook for LA County wildfire costs
Insurance providers could charge policyholders a “supplemental fee” if the state’s insurer of last resort runs out of money.