Los Angelesfromwww.theguardian.com2 days agoExploitative' contracts and hazardous conditions: life for some of the immigrants cleaning up wildfire-stricken LAImmigrant workers play a crucial role in cleaning up after climate disasters, often facing hazardous conditions without proper protection.
fromLos Angeles Times1 month agoRenovationDeadline to enroll in Army Corps' fire debris cleanup extended; some multifamily housing now eligibleThe deadline for debris cleanup enrollment has been extended and eligibility for multifamily buildings has expanded.
fromLos Angeles Times3 months agoCaliforniaArmy Corps of Engineers surveys damage from Palisades, Eaton fires before cleanup beginsThe cleanup of homes destroyed by fires near Malibu is challenging due to hazardous materials and the need for careful handling of toxic debris.
fromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoMiscellaneousMystery balls close nine northern Sydney beaches months after fatbergs washed ashoreSydney's northern beaches are closed due to unknown ball-shaped debris prompting an investigation by local authorities and the EPA.
fromSFGATE7 months agoTravelA Hawaii man's home fell into the ocean. Now, he's being sued.Hawaii is suing a homeowner for negligence over debris from a collapsing coastal house, highlighting legal responsibilities for coastal properties.
fromsfist.com7 months agoSan FranciscoOverturned Big Rig Blocks Westbound Caldecott Tunnel, Snarling TrafficAn overturned big rig caused significant traffic disruption on westbound Highway 24 in Oakland, with cleanup efforts ongoing and no estimated reopening time.