Jules Hotz for CalMatters
In the closing days of the legislative year, California lawmakers sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill that is meant to toughen scrutiny of the state’s embattled fire insurer of last resort by insisting that two of their leaders join its governing committee.
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Over the weekend crews were able to completely contain the Hawick Fire in East San Diego County; nearby, the Monte Fire has burned 1,051 acres, however containment lines are 90% complete.
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The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report Wednesday on the May 22 crash. Says runway lights that would have helped guide a small jet into a San Diego airport in foggy weather, hadn't worked since 2022.
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