Report Projects L.A.’s Vulnerability to Future Sea Level Rise March 10, 2014 Los Angelenos may expect to experience sea level rise of as much as two feet by 2050 due to climate...
California Farmers Hire Dowsers to Find Water March 10, 2014 By Jason Dearen With California in the grips of drought, farmers throughout the state are using a mysterious and some say foolhardy tool...
California High Court Assigns Liability in Liquor Cases March 10, 2014 California’s high court has ruled that hosts who charge admission to parties may be held legally responsible if a drunken...
Southern California Edison Sued Over $140,000 Pot Power Bill March 10, 2014 Two women are suing Southern California Edison, claiming their electricity was cut off for refusing to pay a nearly $140,000...
Oklahoma Bills Aimed at Driving Safety Advance March 10, 2014 Oklahoma lawmakers are aiming to make driving safer by advancing bills that target texting while driving, using cell phones in...
Travelers: Strain Is Most Common Workplace Injury in Texas March 10, 2014 The four most common workplace injuries among Texas employers in 2013 were strains, sprains, fractures and contusions, according to a...
People – South Central March 10, 2014 Excess workers’ compensation insurance provider, Safety National Casualty Corp., announced a number of management appointments that became effective March 1....
FEMA to Delay Some Flood Insurance Premium Increases March 10, 2014 By Andrew Taylor Some flood insurance premiums required under a 2012 law now won’t be raised until the fall of 2015 at the...
Oklahoma Congressman’s Proposal Would Extend Lead Time for Tornado Warnings March 10, 2014 An Oklahoma congressman has proposed legislation that would make the protection of people and property a priority for federal weather...
U.S. Rail Industry Adopting New Oil Train Safety Measures March 10, 2014 By Patrick Rucker Many oil-by-rail shipments will slow down through urban areas and track inspections will increase on high-traffic areas in response to...