This skateboarding economist suggests we need more skateparks and less capitalism
A skateboarder presented an unusual paper at this year’s big meeting of American economists.
A tortoise survival tale: How Tiptoe escaped Southern California’s wildfires
For years, Tiptoe has been a beloved sight in Pacific Palisades, quietly tromping along sidewalks and growing a major social media following. But last week, he lost his home to wildfires.
Extreme fire warnings keep LA residents on high alert
Much of southwest California is under a red flag warning, with winds expected to peak Wednesday. Authorities are urging residents to heed evacuation orders and prepare for power outages.
Lawsuits allege power company involvement in LA wildfires
Lawsuits allege the Eaton Fire was sparked by a SoCal Edison transmission tower. The company says they have not had a chance to inspect the scene yet. The ATF has only just begun the federal investigation into the fire’s cause.
Special counsel in Hunter Biden case denounces president for criticism of the probe
In a final report on his investigation, special counsel David Weiss said President Biden’s criticism “undermines the very foundation of what makes America’s justice system fair and equitable.”
A pitmaster and dedicated father died alongside his son waiting for help in LA fire
Anthony Mitchell Sr. and his son Justin were waiting for help to evacuate on the day they died in the Eaton fire, family members said. Anthony Sr. was remembered for his devotion to his children.
Remembering an Altadena father and son who died in the Eaton Fire
The wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of homes, buildings and cars. They’ve also taken the lives of many people, including a father and son in Altadena, Anthony and Justin Mitchell.
California’s wildfires may also be catastrophic for its insurance market
California’s insurance industry was already in crisis. Now the wildfires in the Los Angeles region may upend efforts to stabilize the market.
What happens when wildland fire reaches the city?
“Wildfire” is the word we tend to use when we talk about what Los Angeles has been dealing with the past week.
But Lori Moore-Merrell, the U.S. Fire Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency used a different word, when she spoke to NPR this morning.
She described a “conflagration.” Saying they’re not wildland fires with trees burning. They’re structure to structure fire spread.
They may have started at the suburban fringe, but they didn’t stay there. Which prompts a question: what happens when fire meets city?
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Breaking down the debate among conservatives over the H-1B visa program
In recent weeks, there’s been a debate among conservatives over the H-1B visa program. State Department data shows that workers from India received the majority of H-1B visas issued last year.
Winds will remain a major problem through Wednesday, L.A. fire chief says
A lull in winds over the weekend allowed firefighters to make some progress, but they’re expected to pick up again. Fire danger remains extreme until at least Wednesday.
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