Californians
Record-breaking heat could cut power to 9M Californians
As many as 9 million Californians could lose power tonight as record-breaking heat taxes the electric grid and rampant wildfires knock out power plants and transmission lines. The blazes have already cut electricity to more than 40,000 customers, most of them in Los Angeles, San Diego and Fresno counties — in some cases for as …
Californians celebrate July 4 with virtual parades, masks amid make-or-break moment in pandemic
As the coronavirus surges in the state, Californians celebrated Independence Day with virtual parades featuring photos of flag-draped front porches instead of pancake breakfasts and crowded festivities. Meanwhile, law enforcement officers were out and about, reminding people to wear masks in public and turning away disappointed sun-seekers from beaches that were closed to discourage crowds …
Newsom orders all 40M Californians to stay home in nation’s strictest state lockdown
California Gov. Gavin Newsom updates the state’s response to the coronavirus. | AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli By JEREMY B. WHITE 03/19/2020 09:46 PM EDT Updated 03/19/2020 11:54 PM EDT 2020-03-19T11:54-0400 BERKELEY — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered California’s nearly 40 million residents to stay home, making it the first state to impose that strict mandate …
Californians brace for aftershocks following biggest earthquake in two decades
Communities in Southern California were bracing for hundreds of aftershocks Saturday after the region was rattled by two of the largest earthquakes felt there in two decades, resulting in multiple fires, punctured water and gas lines and infrastructure damage. Seismologists warned of large aftershocks following Friday’s 7.1-magnitude tremor, which happened just after 8 p.m. local time. The quake was centered 11 …
Californians on shaky ground when it comes to earthquake insurance protections
California authorities are hoping Thursday’s earthquake proves to be a wakeup call for residents who may not be ready for the big one. A majority of California residents live near an active fault line, but only about 10% have purchased earthquake insurance. Had Thursday’s quake occurred under a densely populated area, the state would likely …
