State Rep. Casey Snider proposed House Bill 48, which “aims to redefine risk zones, with a state specific mapping system.” ...

Peatlands around the globe hold more carbon than all the world’s forests, and yet new research reveals a much lower ...

As Los Angeles begins a slow recovery from destructive and deadly wildfires, local planners are trying to strike a balance between expediting rebuilding and public safety.

At a Eureka City council meeting Tuesday night, officials gave an update on efforts to remedy the county’s tsunami evacuation ...

With the rise of artificial intelligence, money is pouring back in to the Bay Area. Through the first nine months of 2024, more than $60B of venture capital was invested in the region, with 66% ...

After wildfires scorched parts of Los Angeles County, Governor Gavin Newsom is tightening fire safety rules. Newsom’s latest ...

An Irvine, Calif., neighborhood carefully planned to stand up to wildfires was put to the test when all homes there were undamaged by the Silverado fire in 2020. It could now offer a blueprint for ...

The executive order calls for the expedition of efforts to establish Zone 0 regulations, which would expand on the state’s ...

Earthquakes are an uncommon occurrence in our portion of the country, but experts still want people to remain ready in case ...

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Consider the floods of the geologically distant past, echoing to this day in maps of the “500-year flood zone,” known to real estate agents and few others. Most owners, sellers and buyers of homes ...

Amid mounting criticism from the public and lawmakers from both parties, Gov. Tina Kotek has paused any further agency action ...