Archives For: CA
6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits California
FOX News issued a report detailing earthquake activity in Southern California. The 5.5 magnitude event that struck near Ridgecrest is believed to be an aftershock stemming from an earthquake that occurred in July 2019.
4 Jun 2020
California Communities Gradually Rebuilding After Destructive Wildfires
DS News published an article highlighting recovery efforts for counties in California affected by the 2018 Camp Fire and 2017 Tubbs Fire.
2 Apr 2020
FEMA Declared Disaster California
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.
22 Mar 2020
San Jose Moves Forward with Moratorium on Evictions
The Mercury News published an article outlining a decision by San Jose, Calif., officials to begin a temporary moratorium on the evictions of tenants facing significant financial burdens due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 global pandemic.
10 Mar 2020
5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Northern California Coast
NBC issued a report outlining earthquake activity that occurred off the coast of Northern California. At this time, there have not been reports of damage.
9 Mar 2020
California Bill Aims to Fine Companies in Possession of Vacant Homes
California Senate Bill 1079 would allow jurisdictions (cities/counties) to impose fines on corporations owning multiple single-family homes that have been vacant for more than 90 days. It also would grant tenants the right of first refusal to purchase foreclosed properties. The legislation was introduced on February 19.
19 Feb 2020
California Reportedly Launching Its Own CFPB
HousingWire published an article detailing a reported impending proposal by California Governor Governor Gavin Newsom for the state to create its own version of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
9 Jan 2020
Northern California Storm Causes Rockslide and Flooding
The Weather Channel published a report outlining storm activity in California that has caused home flooding in at least one San Francisco neighborhood.
8 Dec 2019
Cave Fire Ignites in California
KSBY NBC 6 issued a report offering the latest updates on California’s Cave fire, which has consumed 4,367 acres in Santa Barbara County.
27 Nov 2019
‘Bomb Cyclone’ Expected to Strike West Coast
The Weather Channel published a report detailing an eastern Pacific storm system expected to rapidly intensify into a ‘bomb cyclone’ before moving into portions of Oregon and California.
26 Nov 2019