California housing advocates still waiting for state-ordered stair report

Fire safety regulators were asked to study whether mid-rise apartments can go with a single staircase. They’re more than a ...

Update: Assist/bdc/86a Fire in San Bernardino County - March 4 status

Assist/bdc/86a Fire initially started 7:48 a.m. March 3 in in San Bernardino County, California. It has been burning on private land for 25 hours. At this time, there is no information on the ...

California’s fire safety regulators are finally out with a ‘single stair’ report

California’s top fire safety office has released a cautious report on legalizing mid-rise apartments with only one staircase. On Monday, the State Fire Marshal says modern sprinklers and ...

Legislators eye new prevention efforts in fire-scarred California: 'A tipping point'

Two months after the anniversary of the devastating Southern California firestorms, several legislators at the state Capitol unveiled a package of legislation aimed at preventing wildfires and ...
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California regulators order Edison to look for fire risks on its old transmission lines

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. State regulators ordered Edison to assess fire risks on 355 miles of unused transmission lines, including the ...