Cal Fire said the maps are proactive, to be used in wildland-urban interface building standards for new construction and ...

The Pew Charitable Trusts recommended that municipalities loosen land-use restrictions to allow for more housing to be built.

New hazard designations increase the number of homes that must comply with wildfire building codes during reconstruction.

For the first time in at least 14 years, state officials will release updated fire maps for Southern California on Monday, ...

Overall, Southern California is seeing a 26% increase in the areas designated in that highest level, according to ...

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To best protect and prepare your home for a flood, the Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends purchasing flood ...

Spring weather gives many of us renewed energy. I had the chance to join fellow “seniors” when a friend hosted a dance party.

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Choosing the right dumpster size is a key step for successful waste removal. Whether you’re renovating a home, managing a commercial job site, or handling yard debris, the size of the dumpster you ...

Question: My husband and I just recently purchased a tract home in the North Patterson Avenue area in Goleta, and the house doesn’t have many cabinets or ...

However, lots of wonderful treasures that end up buried in the shed, garage, or attic also eventually make ... Many people who have retired from the building trades will have toolbelts and bags ...