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New Mexico Seeking Changes to U.S. Rules for Wildfire Claims

New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas is asking that changes be made to rules proposed by the U.S. government as it processes damage claims from a historic wildfire sparked by forest managers. Balderas filed comments on the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon …

Federal Aid for Flood Damage going to Northern Arizona Tribe

President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration made by the Havasupai Tribe in northern Arizona, freeing up funds for flood damage as it prepares to re-open for tourists after nearly three years. The Federal Emergency Management Agency confirmed Sunday …

M5.4 Earthquake in Northern California Confirmed in area Damaged in Earlier Quake

A moderate New Year’s Day earthquake rattled the region of Northern California where a stronger quake nearly two weeks ago killed two people and left widespread damage, authorities said. The earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 struck at 10:35 …

No Damage, Injuries From M4.2 Northern California Earthquake

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake rattled Northern California on Christmas Eve in the same county where a large quake days earlier killed two people and left widespread damage, authorities said. The quake struck at 11:33 a.m. Saturday and was centered about 5 …

Maritime Liability Rules Changed After Deadly 2019 California Boat Fire

Federal lawmakers have changed 19th-century maritime liability rules for accident victims and their families in response to the 2019 boat fire off the coast of Southern California that killed 34 people. The Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act was included …

State Fund Offering Extended Credit to Policyholders Affected by California Quake

State Compensation Insurance Fund says it will offer a 30-day credit extension to policyholders in Humboldt County, California, which was declared a state of emergency by Gov. Gavin Newsom after a large earthquake on December 20 near Ferndale. Thousands of …

Thousands Still Without Power in Northern California Following M6.4 Quake

Thousands of customers are still without power following a large earthquake in Northern California. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck northern California on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Very strong shaking was reported from the quake, which struck in …

Washington and Alaska Crabbers, Fishermen Seek Aid After Disaster Declaration

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s disaster declaration for certain salmon and crab fisheries in Washington and Alaska opens the door for financial relief as part of an omnibus spending bill being negotiated by U.S. lawmakers. The declaration covers Bristol Bay …

M6.4 in Northern California Leaves Tens of Thousands Without Power

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck northern California on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck roughly 200 miles north of San Francisco in the vicinity of the Mendocino triple junction where the Pacific, North America and Juan …

Judge Halting Provision Making California Gun Lawsuits Costlier

A federal judge said he will block a provision in a new California law to take effect next year that gun advocates argued was designed to hinder anyone from challenging the state’s famously restrictive gun laws. U.S. District Judge Roger …