The recent closure of a major California freeway due to snow, shortly after a fire-induced shutdown, showcases the state's failure to maintain and manage its infrastructure under extreme weather conditions. This incident raises questions about the efficiency of government spending and the state's readiness to handle natural disasters, pushing for a reevaluation of current policies.
California's Infrastructure Fails Again: Snow and Mismanagement Close Major Freeway
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Jan-29
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Snow shuts down major California freeway just days after an LA County fire closed itABC News Rain, snow across Southern California tempers fire threat — for nowLos Angeles Times Hazardous conditions shut down 5 Freeway through the GrapevineKTLA Los Angeles LA…
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Jan-29
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In a stark reminder of the escalating climate crisis, a major California freeway has been shut down due to heavy snowfall, coming just days after a devastating fire in LA County forced its closure. This pattern of extreme weather events highlights the urgent need for comprehensive climate action to mitigate these increasingly common disasters.
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