The Southern California lawmakers who represent the Eaton and Palisades fire zones introduced a bill Thursday in Congress ...

The bill would have allowed victims of fires, floods and hurricanes to sue fossil fuel companies over harm to themselves or ...

A bill in the California Legislature that would have made oil and gas companies liable for damage to homes caused by natural disasters has failed to advance SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California ...

SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers have blocked a bill to make oil and gas companies liable for damage to homes from natural disasters caused by climate change, warning it could raise gas prices.

California is prone to earthquakes, and officials warn residents to be prepared in case a major seismic event does occur.

Those are all options to harden a house against the most damaging effects of natural disasters, but they can come with steep costs. Sen. Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, and Sen.