I was standing in a burned-out canyon outside San Diego in October 2003 when I learned what disaster management was really all about. I was the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. California lawmakers are joining a broader federal effort to stop online prediction markets from offering bets on natural ...

Sen. Adam Schiff is putting forth a measure to ban investors from buying lots after natural disasters. Under a new bill the California Democrat introduced Monday, institutional investors would be ...

ICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, today announced a new partnership with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to enhance the state's ...

If you own property in California, you probably already know this, but here’s a reminder of a never-ending risk: natural disasters. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed data from various government and ...

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., blamed California elected officials for the destructive wind and drought-driven wildfires of January 2025. A Senate subcommittee hearing about last year's deadly Los Angeles ...

A relaxed moment at home highlights how reliable internet keeps families connected, whether working, learning, or staying informed, when it matters most. (Cox Communications Photo) From wildfires ...

DISASTER GUY: Sen. Henry Stern has spent years confronting California’s growing disaster risks — not just as a lawmaker, but as a survivor. The Democrat, who represents parts of northern Los Angeles ...

Mary Creasman had insurance on her mind as she made her way to the California Capitol on Earth Day. Creasman, of the nonprofit California Environmental Voters, was in Sacramento Wednesday to support ...

Sen. Adam Schiff is putting forth a measure to ban investors from buying lots after natural disasters. The bill defines an investor as a company owning, directly or indirectly, 75 or more homes. These ...