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Oregon Governor Calls on Lawmakers to Approve Wildfire Aid

Oregon Governor Calls on Lawmakers to Approve Wildfire Aid

Governor Brown seeks approval of aid due to pandemic and wildfires     By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown is calling Oregon lawmakers back to the Capitol for a one-day special session, asking them to approve...

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California Fire Danger Eases as Winds Ease

California Fire Danger Eases as Winds Ease

Santa Ana winds fade     LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wildfire danger eased in Southern California on Wednesday as warm and dry Santa Ana winds faded and developing onshore flow was expected to spread cooling inland. Firefighters stopped brushfires in Los Angeles and...

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Winds Bring Southern California Power Cuts

Winds Bring Southern California Power Cuts

Santa Ana winds expected to grow in strength.     LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gusty, dry Santa Ana winds swept parts of Southern California on Monday, forcing utilities to begin targeted power cuts to prevent electrical equipment from sparking and igniting wildfires...

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PG&E Rate Hike Aimed at Improvements to Ease Fire Risk

PG&E Rate Hike Aimed at Improvements to Ease Fire Risk

An average increase of 8%   By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric's household customers will be hit with an average rate increase of 8% to help the once-bankrupt utility pay for improvements designed to reduce...

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California Winds Ease but Fire Danger Remains High

California Winds Ease but Fire Danger Remains High

Santa Ana winds hit 50 mph to 85 mph at time     CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Powerful winds that pushed wildfires through Southern California, burning several homes and injuring two firefighters, began easing but forecasters warned...

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Winds Push Wildfire Through Southern California Canyons

Winds Push Wildfire Through Southern California Canyons

Fire in Orange County's Silverado Canyon began as a house fire     By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Powerful winds pushed flames through Southern California canyons early Thursday as an out-of-control wildfire burned near homes and...

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California Bond Fire Photos

California Bond Fire Photos

Fire exploded in size throughout the night     LOS ANGELES (AP) — Powerful winds pushed flames through Southern California canyons early Thursday as an out-of-control wildfire burned near homes and forced residents to flee.

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Power Goes Out as Fire Danger Looms in Southern California

Power Goes Out as Fire Danger Looms in Southern California

Utilities began cutting power on Wednesday     By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California utilities cut the power to tens of thousands of customers to avoid the threat of wildfires as the region found itself whipped by Santa...

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