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Jul 30, 2020
Ron Howard on his documentary ‘Rebuilding Paradise’
Noah Berger
The director trained his lens on the people of Paradise, California, whose lives were transformed after their town was ravaged by fire.
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Jan 8, 2019
California utility is reportedly considering bankruptcy after wildfires
California lawmakers are back in session after a holiday break, and a new governor is in place. One of the sticky issues all those folks might have to confront is what to do about the troubled utility Pacific Gas and Electric. The investor-owned utility provides gas and electricity to more than 5 million Californians. And […]
Dec 18, 2018
Lack of housing leaves fire survivors searching for solutions
Ben Bradford/Marketplace
In the aftermath of the Paradise wildfire, RVs and motels have become housing alternatives for displaced residents.
Dec 11, 2018
CAT bonds could be key to paying for wildfire losses
JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images
Some urge FEMA to issue a catastrophe bond to help pay for wildfire recovery.
Dec 7, 2018
How gift cards are helping survivors of California’s deadliest fire
JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images
It's not just cash donations that help after a disaster.
Nov 14, 2018
California fires are threatening utilities’ bottom line
Josh Edelson / AFP
California damages topped $10 billion in 2017. The bill for this year's fires could be worse.

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