The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection released updated fire-hazard severity-zone maps for Los Angeles County, adding over 440,000 acres to the hazard zones, including a 30% increase in the highest severity rating. L.A. city and county now have five months to receive public input, make adjustments, and enforce heightened fire-safety regulations in the new zones. The new maps include “moderate” and “high” zones, requiring homeowners in these areas to follow fire-safe building codes and maintain defensible space around their properties.
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Rep. Ro Khanna backs Gen Z progressive Kat Abughazaleh in Illinois congressional race
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna endorsed progressive candidate Kat Abughazaleh for Illinois' 9th Congressional District, praising her as a standout for the party. Abughazaleh, who has raised over $1 million through grassroots support, aims to focus on working-class issues and advance policies like the Green New Deal, while rejecting corporate PAC money. Want More Context? 🔎
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