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California's outdated utility fire maps raise concerns after recent wildfires. Despite calls for updates, regulators have declined, leaving gaps in fire threat assessments. New hazard maps show ...
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Severe fire hazard zones blanket parts of California on new state maps published Monday, as fire officials rush to keep up with the impacts of climate change on the Golden ...
A five-fold expansion of wildfire hazard zones across Southern California raised homeowner concerns that new state maps could prompt their insurers to raise their rates. Related Articles Judge who ...
CAL FIRE has launched an interactive tool to map California's urban tree canopy. The tool is designed for researchers, ...
A proposal from the agency would have required immediately updated maps and a shorter update period going forward. Originally filed in 2023 by the California Public Advocates Office, a state entity ...
Despite a five-fold increase in state-designated danger zones, private carriers use their own risk templates for determining homeowner premiums.
As a result, Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric, which serve the vast majority of the state, submitted maps in 2017 to identify potential areas where ...