(Reuters) – California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has requested $1 billion in additional funds from the commission’s member insurers to shore up the state-backed FAIR Plan after wildfires ravaged swathes of land in and around Los Angeles last month. Lara also directed those responsible for implementing the FAIR Plan – an insurance program designed to…
Donald Trump has derided the Delta smelt as a “worthless fish,” blaming efforts to protect the species for the devastating Los Angeles wildfires on social media, in a press conference, and even a White House order. This handout photo provided by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) shows a delta smelt fish on November…
Evacuation orders for tens of thousands of Californians have been lifted in some areas as firefighters battling three of the largest blazes still burning in Los Angeles made progress on slowing the spread of flames. After new fires ignited further south in the city of San Diego and on the Mexico border, a red flag…
Kelly Osbourne has claimed some celebrities are using the Los Angeles wildfires as a “photo op”, which she has branded “disturbing”.The 40-year-old TV presenter and singer – the daughter of rocker Ozzy Osbourne and TV personality Sharon Osbourne – has blasted stars for allegedly using the victims of the fires, which have killed at least…
Since devastating wildfires broke out last week in Los Angeles, thousands of homes have burned down, and at least 24 people have died. The total impact remains difficult to fathom. In L.A., residents have stepped up to support their communities through volunteer efforts and donations. Among the thousands of residents impacted are many celebrities, who have…