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Anniversary of California Warehouse Prompts Attention on City Efforts

The deadliest U.S. building fire in more than a decade has left David Gregory with a recurring nightmare that still wakes him up in tears. Gregory’s 20-year-old daughter, Michela, was among 36 people who died in the Dec. 2, 2016, …

Audit Sees ‘Lackluster’ Oakland Fire Inspections

The city auditor says Oakland, Calif., must do a better job inspecting yards and making sure property owners clear away fire fuels in order to prevent another devastating wildfire in the dry, brush-strewn hills. The Oakland Tribune reports Tuesday that …