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3 charged with filing false claims for Southern California wildfires to get disaster funds

A Lakewood, a Paramount and a Texas resident face charges for allegedly filing false claims with two illegally receiving wildfire-disaster funds designed for those who lost homes and other property in the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires in January, federal authorities said on Wednesday, March 12.

UPI News on MSN · 1d

3 people in 2 states charged in attempts to defraud FEMA over California wildfire benefit claims

Three individuals have been charged with fraudulently seeking FEMA relief funds by falsely claiming their properties were damaged by the recent California wildfires that left 29 dead, DOJ announced Wednesday.

ABC 7 Los Angeles on MSN · 1d

3 charged with fraudulently seeking FEMA disaster relief funds after Palisades and Eaton wildfires

Two Los Angeles County residents and one from Texas are facing federal charges for allegedly seeking disaster relief funds by falsely claiming their properties were damaged in the Eaton and Palisades wildfires,

Southern California pounded by rain, wind

CNN on MSN · 6h

Powerful storm causes mudslides in California, threatens outbreak of tornadoes and wildfires across US this week

A powerful storm dropping drenching rain on flood-prone Southern California is raising concern among forecasters that it could produce a dangerous, widespread outbreak of tornadoes, damaging winds and fires along with a blizzard as it crosses the entire United States in the coming days.

Seattle Times · 13h

Southern California pounded by rain, wind as storm threatens flooding and mudslides

Evacuation warnings and orders have been issued for Los Angeles communities near the Eaton, Palisades and Sunset fire burn zones ahead of the rain.

CBS Los Angeles on MSN · 11h

Flood watch, evacuation orders remain in effect as heavy rain hits Southern California

A flood watch remains in effect Thursday for parts of Southern California as the region experiences rainfall and flooding conditions.

Children's Hospital, Swatting and California

East Bay Times · 13h

Report of gunman at California hospital believed to be swatting call that prompted 100+ officer response

The Sheriff’s Department received a call around 6 p.m. about a man who said he was armed with an AR-15 rifle and a bomb at the hospital, was experiencing a mental health crisis and heard voices in his head that told him to shoot patients at the children’s hospital, Dicus said.

USA Today · 21h

Apparent 'swatting call' directed at Southern California hospital prompts large response

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the Loma Linda Hospital was cleared and the incident appeared to be a swatting call.

Los Angeles Times · 3h

‘Swatting’ call about gunman at Loma Linda hospital prompts massive police response, evacuations

An all-clear was declared at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital on Wednesday evening after a 'swatting' call reporting an armed man.

California takes out $3.4 billion loan

Independent Journal Review · 9h

California Begs For Emergency Loan After Showering Illegal Immigrants With Healthcare Benefits

California will borrow $3.44 billion this month to keep its Medicaid program afloat as costs for the state’s healthcare expansion,

Yahoo · 45m

California needs $3.4B loan to fund health care, including undocumented residents

There is the potential for severe weather across the southeastern parts of the United States over the next several days, including Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia. On Sunday, that severe weather threat extends into north and central Florida.

Straight Arrow News on MSN · 4h

California takes out $3.4 billion loan after expanding health care to immigrants

California is spending $9.5 billion this year to provide health care for migrants living illegally in the state.

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Lawmakers discuss audit that found California was unprepared to help vulnerable people in disasters

Five years ago, as COVID-19 hit the state, legislators cancelled a hearing to discuss a state audit that found the state’s ...

ABC7 KABC2h

Mandatory evacuation order issued for Airport Fire burn scar areas in OC

A strong storm is dropping significant rain across Southern California, triggering the risk of mudslides, flooding and debris ...

21hon MSN

County OKs new protections from price-gouging and evictions following a disaster

The new ordinance would prevent businesses from raising the price of basic goods and rental rates by more than 10% in the ...

America Magazine2d

The California wildfires remind us to consider people with disabilities in emergency preparedness

Even during ordinary times, a lack of inclusive transportation can mean missing essential health appointments; during an ...

Government Technology10h

Does California Need a Statewide Emergency Alert System?

After incorrect emergency alerts caused confusion and "information fatigue" during the Los Angeles wildfires in January, a ...

10don MSN

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaims state of emergency to speed up wildfire prevention projects

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he has proclaimed a state of emergency to speed up wildfire prevention projects ahead ...

10don MSN

Governor Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency for California forests. What it means

The state of emergency allows authorities to bypass environmental regulations and expedite wildfire prevention projects.

1don MSN

California Issues Insurance Warning To Millions As Atmospheric River Nears

The storm expected to hit Southern California on Wednesday could wreak havoc in those same areas devastated by wildfires in January.

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